Vilankulo Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Vilanculo, Mozambique. Its IATA code is VNX and its ICAO code is FQVL. The airport lies at an elevation of 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 4,823 ft (1,470 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VNX
- ICAO code
- FQVL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 46 ft (14 m)
- Coordinates
- -22.0184, 35.3133
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,461 ft · 750 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | No |
| 17/35 | 4,823 ft · 1,470 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Vilankulo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| INH Inhambane Airport | Inhambane, Mozambique | 207 km · 129 mi |
| BEW Beira International Airport | Beira, Mozambique | 251 km · 156 mi |
| VJB Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport | Xai-Xai, Mozambique | 357 km · 222 mi |
| VPY Chimoio Airport | Chimoio, Mozambique | 374 km · 232 mi |
| PHW Hendrik Van Eck Airport | Phalaborwa, South Africa | 476 km · 296 mi |
| SZK Skukuza Airport | Skukuza, South Africa | 501 km · 311 mi |
| HDS Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | Hoedspruit, South Africa | 507 km · 315 mi |
| MPM Maputo Airport | Maputo, Mozambique | 516 km · 321 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VNX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 851 | 529 | 460 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,684 | 3,532 | 3,069 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,071 | 4,393 | 3,818 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,190 | 4,468 | 3,882 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,878 | 4,895 | 4,254 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,261 | 5,133 | 4,461 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,434 | 5,241 | 4,554 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,539 | 5,306 | 4,611 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,885 | 5,521 | 4,798 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,813 | 6,719 | 5,839 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,863 | 6,750 | 5,866 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,675 | 7,876 | 6,844 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,156 | 8,175 | 7,104 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,033 | 8,719 | 7,577 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,280 | 9,494 | 8,250 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 17,126 | 10,642 | 9,247 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Vilankulo Airport?
The IATA code of Vilankulo Airport is VNX and its ICAO code is FQVL.
Where is Vilankulo Airport located?
Vilankulo Airport is in Vilanculo, Inhambane Province, Mozambique, at -22.0184, 35.3133.
What time zone is Vilankulo Airport in?
Vilankulo Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Vilankulo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 4,823 ft (1,470 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Vilankulo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Inhambane Airport (INH), about 207 km (129 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.