Airport code

VXC Airport Code, Lichinga Airport

VXC is the IATA code for Lichinga Airport, a regional airport serving Lichinga, Mozambique. Airlines and booking systems use VXC, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FQLC. At 4505 ft (1373 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Lichinga
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-13.274, 35.2663
Elevation
4,505 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Lichinga airport code?

The airport code for Lichinga Airport is VXC. 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 FQLC, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2205 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FQLC begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is VXC?

Lichinga Airport serves Lichinga, Mozambique. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 13.27° S, 35.27° E. At 4505 ft (1373 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at VXC

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 8,300 ft (2.53 km), designated 08/26.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Lichinga?

The IATA airport code for Lichinga Airport in Lichinga is VXC. Its ICAO code is FQLC.

What is the 3-letter code for Lichinga?

The 3-letter IATA code for Lichinga Airport in Lichinga is VXC.

What airport is VXC?

VXC is Lichinga Airport, located in Lichinga, Mozambique.

What country is VXC in?

VXC (Lichinga Airport) is in Mozambique.

Where is VXC airport located?

Lichinga Airport (VXC) is in Lichinga, Mozambique, at coordinates -13.274, 35.2663.

What is the ICAO code for Lichinga Airport?

The ICAO code for Lichinga Airport is FQLC. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code VXC.

What is the difference between VXC and FQLC?

VXC is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FQLC is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Lichinga Airport.

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