Benguela Airport (FNBG)
Medium airport · Benguela, Benguela Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Benguela Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNBG |
| IATA | BUG |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°36'32" E 13°24'13" -12.60900, 13.40370 |
| Location | Benguela, Benguela Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,315 ft (1620 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Benguela Airport at a glance
Benguela Airport is a medium airport in Benguela, Benguela Province, Angola, known to airline systems as BUG. The field elevation of 118 ft (36 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNBG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 5,315 ft (1620 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNBG 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 Benguela Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catumbela Airport | FNCT | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Sumbe Airport | FNSU | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Porto Amboim Airport | FNPA | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Albano Machado Airport | FNHU | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Lubango Mukanka International Airport | FNUB | 258 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Benguela Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 118 ft field elevation of Benguela 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 Benguela Airport
What is the ICAO code of Benguela Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Benguela Airport is FNBG, and its IATA code is BUG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Benguela Airport above sea level?
Benguela Airport sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Benguela Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.6090, 13.4037 — in Benguela, Benguela Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Catumbela Airport, about 17 km away.
Does FNBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNBG 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 Benguela Airport?
Benguela Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,315 ft (1620 m) with a ASP surface.