By Andrew Zhou
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has clarified that one of the company’s airports in Masvingo province, Masvingo Airport remains operational, but was currently limited to chartered flights with a maximum passenger capacity of 50.
Speaking during a media engagement meeting at the airport on 24 September 2025, ACZ Public Relations and Communications Manager, Tonderai Mangombe, dismissed claims that the airport was non-functional. He explained that while commercial airlines were not yet flying to Masvingo, the airport continued to serve smaller charter services.
“The airport is working. It accommodates chartered flights, mostly with capacities of up to 50 passengers. What people should understand is that the absence of commercial flights does not mean the airport is closed,” said.Mangombe
He added that ACZ has set its sights on transforming Masvingo Airport into a hub that fully supports the province’s tourism and economic activities. Plans were already on the table to attract investors for expansion, including the construction of a five-star hotel and a modern motel near the airport to facilitate even international flights.
Mangombe noted that the development would not only boost passenger traffic but also strengthen Masvingo’s position as a key gateway to tourism attraction places such as the Great Zimbabwe Monuments, Lake Mutirikwi, and Gonarezhou National Park.
“The airport is ready for expansion, and we are calling upon investors to come on board so that we unlock its full potential. With proper infrastructure in place, Masvingo has the capacity to be a top tourist destination like Victoria Falls,” he added.
The expansion plan comes after tourism stakeholders have long called for improved air connectivity to Masvingo, arguing that it would make the province more accessible to both domestic and international visitors.
