Namibe Airport (Welwitschia Mirabilis International) Codes: Namibe Airport, also known as Welwitschia Mirabilis International, is located in Namibe – a city in southwestern Angola.
Serves: Namibe
Country: Angola
ICAO: FNMO
IATA: MSZ
Elevation: 210ft/64m
Coordinates: 15°15′00″S 12°10′00″E
Airport type: International
Tower frequency: 118.7
Ground frequency: 129.1
Number of runways: 1
Timezone: UTC+1 (WAT)
Fire category: CAT 8
Surface: Asphalt
AOE: Yes
On the Ground
Longest runway: 2500 x 45 meters
PCN: 73/F/B/W/T
Equipment available: All equipment is available here
Navaid: Yes
Type of A/C handled: Up to B737
Terminal capacity: 500,000 annually
Cargo capacity: 10,000 mt annually
Fuel types: Jet A-1
There is no FBO at this airport
The airport is approximately 7 km from the city
Operational Information
Typical lead time for permit approval is 48 hours
PPR is not required
Slots are not required
Alternate airports: FNCT, FNUB, FNME
Contact numbers
Police: +244 264 231 231
Fire: +244 264 231 232
Customs: +244 264 231 233
Airport authority: +244 264 231 234
Tourist Information
Immigration rules state that all global visitors and crew must present a visa and valid passport
The crew must be in uniform and have a passport, visa, and be on the Gendec
Ground transport includes car rentals, buses, hotel shuttles, and non-metered taxis (negotiate the price before entering – typical fare to city center is 2,000 – 4,000 AOA)
Accommodation available at Hotel Chik Chik Namibe, Hotel Infotur, and Hotel Namibe
Currency is Angolan Kwanza
Tourist Attractions
- Welwitschia Mirabilis
- Namibe Desert
- Praia das Miragens
- Arch Lagoon
For more information, visit the airport’s official site here.
