Airport code

UEL Airport Code, Quelimane Airport

UEL is the IATA code for Quelimane Airport, a regional airport serving Quelimane, Mozambique. Airlines and booking systems use UEL, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FQQL. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 17.86° S, 36.87° E.

City
Quelimane
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-17.8555, 36.8691
Elevation
36 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Quelimane airport code?

The airport code for Quelimane Airport is UEL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FQQL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1831 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FQQL begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is UEL?

Quelimane Airport serves Quelimane, Mozambique. It is close to sea level at 36 ft (11 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at UEL

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 5,905 ft (1.80 km), designated 18/36.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Quelimane?

The IATA airport code for Quelimane Airport in Quelimane is UEL. Its ICAO code is FQQL.

What is the 3-letter code for Quelimane?

The 3-letter IATA code for Quelimane Airport in Quelimane is UEL.

What airport is UEL?

UEL is Quelimane Airport, located in Quelimane, Mozambique.

What country is UEL in?

UEL (Quelimane Airport) is in Mozambique.

Where is UEL airport located?

Quelimane Airport (UEL) is in Quelimane, Mozambique, at coordinates -17.8555, 36.8691.

What is the ICAO code for Quelimane Airport?

The ICAO code for Quelimane Airport is FQQL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code UEL.

What is the difference between UEL and FQQL?

UEL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FQQL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Quelimane Airport.

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