Due to the advanced state of degradation, Pemba Airport, in Cabo Delgado, is already having difficulties to accommodate aircraft on the apron, which reduces the capacity of aircraft to be used , such as the Boeing 737-700. As an alternative, flights destined for that city are directed to the cities of Nacala-Porto and Nampula, province of the same name. The Director of Pemba Airport, Eduardo Mutereda, said last Friday, in a press conference, that the runway also needs to be expanded from the current 1,800 meters in length to 2,400 meters, but even with the pressure expected in view of the gas exploration in the Rovuma basin, the company does not have the money to guarantee maintenance and rehabilitation as quickly as possible. According to Eduardo Mutereda, US$43 million are needed, an amount the company does not have, to expand the parking lot, cargo terminal, tower and other infrastructure. At the moment, the company is looking for partners who can invest in making the project a reality. Last week, through photos circulated on social media, an aircraft malfunction was reported on the runway at Pemba airport, related to the quality of infrastructure. Eduardo Mutereda explained that it was a light aircraft operated by the World Food Programme, which during landing burst its left rear tire and was immobilized on the runway. (Letter) Source: Carta de Moçambique
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