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MSZ Namibe Airport (Yuri Gagarin Airport)
Namibe Airport (Yuri Gagarin Airport) (IATA: MSZ, ICAO:FNMO) is located in the the city of Namibe, Angola. It is the primary international airport serving Namibe and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

MSZ

ICAO Code

FNMO

Name

Namibe Airport (Yuri Gagarin Airport)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Angola (AO)

City

Namibe

Latitude

-15.2612000

Longitude

12.1468000

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

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Airport Overview

Namibe Airport (Yuri Gagarin Airport)（MSZ）, identified by ICAO code FNMO, serves the Atlantic port city of Moçâmedes in Namibe Province, southern Angola. The airport is positioned approximately 7 km from the city centre and about 12 km from the coast, making it a regional gateway for Namibe and nearby industrial, mining, maritime and commercial activities. It is best assessed as a regional passenger airport with an important local cargo role rather than as a scheduled intercontinental air-freight hub. The supplied airport profile records passenger-terminal expansion and a purpose-built cargo terminal with a stated capacity of up to 2,000 tonnes; actual acceptance conditions, handling windows and available equipment should be reconfirmed for each shipment. Our service team can coordinate airport handling, customs documentation and onward delivery planning before cargo is tendered.

Airport name	Namibe Airport (Yuri Gagarin Airport)
IATA / ICAO	MSZ / FNMO
Location	Namibe, Angola
Coordinates	12.1468000 E, 15.2612000 S
Time zone	UTC+01:00

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayUseful for cargo destined for Namibe Province and southern Angola, subject to confirmed flight and road connections.

Port-adjacent logistics profileThe airport’s location near Moçâmedes supports combined air, road and maritime planning for time-sensitive regional consignments.

Dedicated cargo infrastructureThe supplied airport profile describes a purpose-built cargo terminal; cargo acceptance services and operating hours require shipment-specific confirmation.

Limited hub characteristicsInternational cargo may require an intermediate gateway, with transit dependent on airline schedules, transfer handling and customs release.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo terminal: The supplied airport record describes a cargo terminal constructed for the airport and gives a stated capacity of 2,000 tonnes. This figure should not be treated as guaranteed available space or current throughput.
General cargo handling: Standard export or import handling may be arranged through the airport’s appointed ground-handling channel, subject to acceptance, aircraft type and operating schedule.
Customs interface: Our service team can prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill and supporting import or export documents for customs submission. Customs release remains subject to Angolan authorities.
Special cargo: Cold-chain, dangerous goods, valuables, oversized pieces and live animals require advance written acceptance. Do not assume that temperature-controlled rooms, dangerous-goods stores or specialist equipment are available.
Last-mile delivery: Road collection and delivery to Namibe, Moçâmedes port areas and inland destinations should be pre-arranged, including vehicle access, consignee availability and cargo-release procedures.

Facility capability, storage duration, handling equipment and warehouse access can change with the operating carrier and ground handler. Our team verifies these points before issuing final routing instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Shipments may move through an Angolan or regional gateway before connecting to Namibe, depending on the origin, airline allotment and aircraft payload.
For Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, routing normally requires one or more transfers; a direct or single-connection option cannot be assumed without a live booking check.
Available uplift, transfer priorities, customs processing, weekend or holiday working arrangements and road delivery conditions can materially affect total transit time.
Our service team quotes transit on a shipment-by-shipment basis after confirming cargo dimensions, chargeable weight, commodity, required delivery point and current airline acceptance.

No fixed airline, flight frequency or guaranteed transit time is stated here because these operational details are subject to seasonal schedules and carrier confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Namibe city, Moçâmedes and the wider Namibe Province, with onward road planning required for inland destinations.
Maritime and industrial supply: Urgent spare parts, maintenance materials, tools, electrical components and project-support cargo may benefit from air freight when sea or road lead times are unsuitable.
Mining and natural-resource support: Equipment parts, inspection instruments and non-hazardous technical supplies should be checked for dimensions, packing strength and import permissions before booking.
Commercial cargo: Documents, replacement parts, consumer goods and consolidated general cargo are possible subject to airline acceptance and local customs requirements.
Temperature-sensitive goods: Pharmaceuticals, biologics, seafood and fresh products require prior confirmation of packaging, handling points, temperature range and delivery timing; airport capability must be verified rather than presumed.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off planning: Acceptance cut-offs vary by carrier, flight and cargo type. Our team should receive booking instructions and complete documents before the carrier’s confirmed warehouse cut-off; late tendering may move cargo to a later uplift.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, fuels, magnetized materials and equipment containing hazardous substances require correct classification, packing, marking, labelling and shipper’s declaration where applicable under current air-transport rules.
Documentation: The airway bill, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, permits and any commodity-specific certificates must match the physical cargo. Importer details and customs registration should be checked before dispatch.
Inspection and collection: Customs examination, document queries or cargo-release restrictions can delay delivery. The consignee should be ready with authorization, identification and any duties or fees requested by the relevant authorities.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, final destination, commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, package count, customs value and preferred delivery date before requesting routing.
Use export-grade packaging suitable for transfers and manual handling. Secure loose components, protect moisture-sensitive goods and provide accurate piece dimensions to avoid re-rating.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables or other temperature-sensitive cargo, provide the required temperature range, packaging qualification details and acceptable excursion limits before booking.
For urgent or oversized cargo, ask our team to compare air-to-air, air-to-road and air-sea alternatives through a suitable gateway. The best option depends on total landed time, customs requirements and final-mile access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Namibe Airport (Yuri Gagarin Airport) handle international air cargo?

It serves as an important regional cargo gateway, but international acceptance depends on the operating carrier, current flight plan, customs arrangements and cargo type. Our service team confirms the complete routing before tender.

Is the stated 2,000-tonne cargo capacity a guaranteed booking allocation?

No. The figure comes from the supplied airport profile and describes stated terminal capacity. It does not guarantee current storage, daily throughput, aircraft uplift or space for an individual shipment.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be sent through the airport?

It may be possible only after advance confirmation of airline acceptance, packaging, handling points, storage conditions and delivery timing. Our team will not treat cold-chain capability as automatic.

How early should cargo be booked?

Book as early as practical, especially for dangerous goods, perishables, oversized cargo and shipments requiring a connecting gateway. The final cut-off is determined by the confirmed carrier and ground handler.

What causes delays on Namibe-bound shipments?

Common risks include limited uplift, missed transfer connections, incomplete customs documents, inspections, special-cargo approval and delayed consignee collection. Pre-clearance review and early road-delivery planning reduce avoidable disruption.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, time zone, city relationship and the stated cargo-terminal capacity are based on the airport profile supplied for this page. The capacity statement is presented as profile information and is not interpreted as a current throughput guarantee.

Code-format and aviation-reference cross-checks should be made against authoritative industry sources, including iata.org and icao.int. Current schedules, handling acceptance, customs procedures, storage conditions, special-cargo capability and transit times require confirmation with the operating carrier, appointed ground handler and relevant Angolan authorities before shipment tender.