The government of Mozambique has opened a new international airport, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi Airport, at Chongoene, near Xai-Xai in the Gaza province. This makes air transport to the region accessible for the first time.
The airport was officially opened by the country’s President Filipe Nyusi who believes it will promote the development of the local and regional economy, especially with regard to tourism, commerce and industrial parks, improving investment conditions in the province, and the movement of people and goods.
The southern part of Mozambique, where the airport is located borders the Kruger National Park in South Africa.
The airport has been under construction since October 2018, by China Aviation International Construction and Investment. It features a runway of 1 800 meters and has capacity for 220 000 passengers per annum. The airport apron can accommodate up to four Embraer 170 aircraft.
