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Caia Airport (CMZ)

Caia, Mozambique · small airport · -17.833° 35.334° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeCMZ
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameCaia Airport
MunicipalityCaia
CountryMozambique
ContinentAF
Latitude-17.833° S
Longitude35.334° E
Elevation156 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMozambique
ISO Code
RegionCaia
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Maputo
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+2
DST OffsetUTC+2
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving CMZ

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (17.8°S)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Caia Airport (IATA: CMZ) is a small airstrip serving Caia, a town in Mozambique's Sofala Province near the Zambezi River. It primarily handles light aircraft, charter, and private flights rather than large scheduled commercial service. Its location along the EN1 corridor makes it a practical access point for the Caia area and cross-Zambezi travel.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors confirm the airport's operational status and their pickup before flying in, especially after heavy rain, because services around Caia are minimal and conditions can change quickly.
🚖 Getting There

Caia Airport is close to Caia town, so a local taxi or pre-arranged private transfer is usually the simplest way to reach it. Public transport at the airport is minimal, so confirm your pickup before arrival or ask your hotel/lodge to arrange a driver. Road access is via the EN1 corridor, and travel times can vary with weather, traffic, and checkpoints.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the IATA code for Caia Airport?
A: Caia Airport uses the IATA code CMZ. No ICAO code is listed in this dataset.

Q: Does Caia Airport have scheduled commercial flights?
A: It is a small airport with limited or no regular scheduled passenger service; most movements are charter, private, or occasional light aircraft.

Q: Where is Caia Airport located?
A: It is in Caia, Sofala Province, Mozambique, at approximately -17.833, 35.334, close to the town and the Zambezi River area.

Q: What facilities should I expect at Caia Airport?
A: Expect basic, limited facilities. Do not rely on shops, car rental, or full terminal services; arrange transport, fuel, and supplies in advance.
AI-generated content · Generated Oct 1, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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