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FQPB
Pemba Airport · Pemba
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
331 ft / 101 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 118.40 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Pemba Airport (FQPB), located in Pemba, Mozambique. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 331 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Pemba Airport
ICAO / IATA
FQPB / POL
Municipality
Pemba
Country
Region
MZ-P — Cabo Delgado Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
331 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,905 ft / 1,800 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 160.8° / 340.8°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 160.8° / 340.8°
RWY 17 (160.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (340.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,625 ft / 800 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 78° / 258°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 78° / 258°
RWY 08 (78°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (258°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS TWR
118.40 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026