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Maganja da Costa Airport (MJS)

Maganja, Mozambique · small airport · -17.309° 37.500° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeMJS
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameMaganja da Costa Airport
MunicipalityMaganja
CountryMozambique
ContinentAF
Latitude-17.309° S
Longitude37.500° E
Elevation215 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryMozambique
ISO Code
RegionMaganja
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 MJS

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (17.3°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

Maganja da Costa Airport (IATA: MJS) is a small airstrip serving Maganja da Costa, a district town in Mozambique's Zambezia Province. It primarily supports light aircraft, charter flights, and occasional NGO or agricultural operations rather than scheduled airline service. Facilities are basic, so passengers should verify flight status and ground arrangements before traveling.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to keep baggage light and carry printed flight or charter documents, since handling at this small strip is often manual and check-in formalities may be minimal.
🚖 Getting There

The airport sits close to Maganja da Costa town, but there is no dependable public transit or rideshare service at the strip. Pre-arrange a private vehicle or taxi through your hotel, charter operator, or local contact. In the rainy season, allow extra time because access roads can be muddy and rough.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there scheduled flights to Maganja da Costa Airport?
A: Scheduled commercial service is not reliably available; the airport mainly handles charters, private aircraft, and occasional humanitarian or agricultural flights. Confirm with your operator before planning a trip.

Q: What facilities are available at MJS?
A: Expect only basic airstrip facilities. There may be no terminal services, reliable Wi-Fi, or food vendors, so bring water, snacks, and any essentials you need.

Q: How do I get to Maganja da Costa town from the airport?
A: The airport is near Maganja da Costa, but public transport is limited. Arrange a private transfer, taxi, or hotel pickup in advance.

Q: Is the airport open year-round?
A: Operations can be affected by weather and runway conditions, especially during the rainy season. Check with your charter company or local contact for current status.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 26, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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