Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport Explained

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport
Nativename:	Aeroporto Xai Xai
Nativename-A:	Aeroporto Filipe Jacinto Nyusi
Iata:	VJB
Icao:	FQXA
Metric-Elev:	yes
Pushpin Map:	Mozambique
R1-Number:	02/20
R1-Length-M:	1800
R1-Surface:	Concrete
Metric-Rwy:	Yes

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport, whose official name is Filipe Jacinto Nyusi Airport,^[1] is a commercial airport in Xai-Xai, Mozambique.

History

The airport was built with Chinese government funds.^[2] On 29 November 2021, the airport was inaugurated by Mozambique's President, Filipe Nyusi.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. News: Mozambique: Nyusi inaugurates Gaza airport . clubofmozambique.com . 1 December 2021 . 22 August 2022.
2. News: Mozambique: China Promises to Finance Xai-Xai Airport . AllAfrica.com . 11 December 2017 . 22 August 2022.
3. Web site: News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | CAPA .
4. News: Mozambique's President inaugurates newly Completed Chongoene Airport, Praises China's role in Africa's Growth . Airspace Africa . 3 December 2021 . 22 August 2022.