Airport code
MPM — Maputo Airport
MPM is the IATA code for Maputo Airport, an airport serving Maputo, Mozambique. Its ICAO code is FQMA, and it operates in the Africa/Maputo time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -25.9208, 32.5726 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 145 ft (44 m).
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About Maputo Airport
Maputo International Airport, also known as Mavalane International Airport, formerly Lourenço Marques Airport, is an airport located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest of the center of Maputo, the largest city and capital of Mozambique. It is the largest airport in Mozambique, and hub for LAM Mozambique Airlines. Most of the destinations served by the airport are in Africa, but there are a few intercontinental services.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MPM |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FQMA |
| Airport name | Maputo Airport |
| City | Maputo |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Time zone | Africa/Maputo (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -25.9208 |
| Longitude | 32.5726 |
| Elevation | 145 ft (44 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 12,008 ft (3,660 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Maputo Airport?
The IATA code for Maputo Airport is MPM.
What is the ICAO code for Maputo Airport?
The ICAO code for Maputo Airport is FQMA.
Where is MPM airport located?
Maputo Airport (MPM) is located in Maputo, Mozambique.
What time zone is MPM in?
Maputo Airport operates in the Africa/Maputo time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to MPM?
The nearest airport to Maputo Airport (MPM) is King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) in Mpaka, about 98 km away.
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