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Chimoio Airport · Chimoio

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,287 ft / 697 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 118.40 MHz (AFIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 7,874 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Chimoio Airport (FQCH), located in Chimoio, Mozambique. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,287 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Chimoio Airport
ICAO / IATA
FQCH / VPY
Municipality
Chimoio
Country
Region
MZ-B — Manica Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,287 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,874 ft / 2,400 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 5° / 185°
RWY 01 (5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (185°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS AFIS
118.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FQBRILS
Beira International Airport
171 km / 92 nm
FVMT
Mutoko Airport
232 km / 125 nm
FVHAILS
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
281 km / 152 nm
FVCZ
Buffalo Range Airport
283 km / 153 nm
FVMV
Masvingo International Airport
287 km / 155 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026