Mbanza Congo Airport (FNBC)
Medium airport · Mbanza Congo, Zaire Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Mbanza Congo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNBC |
| IATA | SSY |
| Elevation | 1,860 ft (567 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°16'12" E 14°14'49" -6.26990, 14.24700 |
| Location | Mbanza Congo, Zaire Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Mbanza Congo Airport at a glance
Mbanza Congo Airport is a medium airport in Mbanza Congo, Zaire Province, Angola, known to airline systems as SSY. The field elevation of 1,860 ft (567 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNBC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNBC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mbanza Congo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uige Airport | FNUG | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Negage Airport | FNNG | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Soyo Airport | FNSO | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Cabinda Airport | FNCA | 240 km (130 NM) |
| Ndolo Airport | FZAB | 247 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mbanza Congo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,860 ft field elevation of Mbanza Congo Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 22 airports and airfields we list for Angola — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mbanza Congo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mbanza Congo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mbanza Congo Airport is FNBC, and its IATA code is SSY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mbanza Congo Airport above sea level?
Mbanza Congo Airport sits at an elevation of 1,860 feet (567 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mbanza Congo Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.2699, 14.2470 — in Mbanza Congo, Zaire Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Uige Airport, about 171 km away.
Does FNBC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNBC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mbanza Congo Airport?
Mbanza Congo Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.