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Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport

Coordinates: 25°02′16″S 33°37′38″E / 25.03778°S 33.62722°E / -25.03778; 33.62722
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Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport

Aeroporto Xai Xai

Aeroporto Filipe Jacinto Nyusi
Summary
Opened29 November 2021 (2021-11-29)
Coordinates25°02′16″S 33°37′38″E / 25.03778°S 33.62722°E / -25.03778; 33.62722
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Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is located in Mozambique
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport
Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
02/20 1,800 5,906 Concrete

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport (IATA: VJB, ICAO: FQXA), whose official name is Filipe Jacinto Nyusi Airport,[1] is a commercial airport in Xai-Xai, Mozambique.

History

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The airport was built with Chinese government funds.[2] On 29 November 2021, the airport was inaugurated by Mozambique's President, Filipe Nyusi.[3][4]

Airlines and destinations

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AirlinesDestinations
LAM Mozambique AirlinesChimoio, Maputo[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Mozambique: Nyusi inaugurates Gaza airport". clubofmozambique.com. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Mozambique: China Promises to Finance Xai-Xai Airport". AllAfrica.com. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  3. ^ "News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | CAPA".
  4. ^ "Mozambique's President inaugurates newly Completed Chongoene Airport, Praises China's role in Africa's Growth". Airspace Africa. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  5. ^ "LAM Mozambique Adds Xai-Xai – Chimoio Sector From mid-July 2022". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
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