Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Moçâmedes, Angola. Its IATA code is MSZ and its ICAO code is FNMO. The airport lies at an elevation of 210 ft (64 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MSZ
- ICAO code
- FNMO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 210 ft (64 m)
- Coordinates
- -15.2612, 12.1468
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SDD Lubango Mukanka International Airport | Lubango, Angola | 158 km · 98 mi |
| CBT Catumbela Airport | Catumbela, Angola | 341 km · 212 mi |
| VPE Ngjiva Pereira Airport | Ngiva, Angola | 427 km · 265 mi |
| NOV Albano Machado Airport | Huambo, Angola | 476 km · 296 mi |
| OND Ondangwa Airport | Ondangwa, Namibia | 499 km · 310 mi |
| SPP Menongue Airport | Menongue, Angola | 602 km · 374 mi |
| HAL Halali Airport | Halali, Namibia | 621 km · 386 mi |
| NBJ Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo), Angola | 706 km · 439 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MSZ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,062 | 1,282 | 1,114 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,177 | 3,838 | 3,335 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,497 | 4,037 | 3,508 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,514 | 4,048 | 3,517 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,209 | 4,479 | 3,893 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,268 | 4,516 | 3,925 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,520 | 4,673 | 4,061 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,509 | 5,288 | 4,595 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,245 | 6,366 | 5,532 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,770 | 6,692 | 5,815 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,537 | 7,169 | 6,230 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,311 | 7,649 | 6,647 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,747 | 7,921 | 6,883 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,033 | 8,099 | 7,038 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 14,369 | 8,929 | 7,759 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,662 | 9,111 | 7,917 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport?
The IATA code of Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport is MSZ and its ICAO code is FNMO.
Where is Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport located?
Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport is in Moçâmedes, Namibe Province, Angola, at -15.2612, 12.1468.
What time zone is Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport in?
Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD), about 158 km (98 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.