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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Mozambique",
    "addressLocality": "Mueda"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "LAM Mozambique Airlines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Mueda",
  "code": "MUD",
  "connection_tips": "Mueda should be planned as a controlled northern Mozambique access point, not as a place where casual onward travel can be worked out on arrival. If your movement depends on Mueda, have the ground contact, vehicle, and destination confirmed before departure, and do not assume there will be public taxis, rental counters, or flexible alternatives waiting when the aircraft leaves. Road conditions, checkpoints, weather, and local security realities can change the practical difficulty of that trip, so the correct plan depends on current conditions and a trusted local source, not on generic distance alone.\n\nWhatever aviation activity exists here, the practical connection is usually to an NGO, government office, company movement, or specifically arranged local host on the plateau. In Cabo Delgado, weak planning on the ground can become a real problem faster than the map suggests. Carry enough cash, water, communications backup, and contact numbers to handle a delay, and avoid stacking the day so tightly that one change breaks the whole itinerary.\n\nThat matters because the airport itself is not set up like a resilient commercial terminal with multiple backup options. The same caution applies if you are comparing flying into Mueda with using Pemba and driving north. MUD can make sense for a defined mission or hosted trip, but it is not the kind of airport where the terminal experience will save a poorly coordinated connection.",
  "country": "Mozambique",
  "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/mz.png",
  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=MZN",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial service; fly to Pemba (POL) and drive north.",
    "Coordinate all 4WD transport and security clearances in advance.",
    "Expect frequent police checkpoints; carry multiple copies of your ID.",
    "The airstrip is utilitarian and focuses on regional logistics.",
    "Bring all food and water; there are zero services on-site."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Mueda+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=MZN",
  "iataCode": "MUD",
  "icao": "FQMD",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -11.6729,
  "layover_planner_info": "Very limited facilities; arrange for a short stay as there are no dedicated layover services.",
  "longitude": 39.563099,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact LAM Mozambique Airlines for assistance with missed or delayed flights.",
  "name": "Mueda Airport",
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "POL",
      "name": "Pemba Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "MTU",
      "name": "Montepuez Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NND",
      "name": "Nangade Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Mueda Airport (MUD) is a regional facility serving the town of Mueda in the Cabo Delgado Province of northern Mozambique. The terminal is a basic, functional building that primarily handles domestic flights. It plays a crucial role in providing air connectivity to the plateau region, which can be difficult to access by road during the wet season.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure is simple, with a modest waiting area and a small check-in counter. Commercial facilities are minimal, so passengers are advised to bring necessary items and snacks, as there are no substantial dining or retail options on-site. The atmosphere is generally quiet, though it can become busy during the limited scheduled flight arrivals and departures.\n\nGround transportation from the airport is usually managed through local taxis or private arrangements. The airport's high elevation on the Mueda Plateau often results in cooler temperatures compared to the coastal regions. It remains an essential hub for government services and non-governmental organizations operating in the northern part of the country.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/FQMD/Mueda-Airport"
}