Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (FNBJ)
Large airport · Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo), Luanda Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNBJ |
| IATA | NBJ |
| Elevation | 550 ft (168 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 9°3'3" E 13°29'57" -9.05073, 13.49908 |
| Location | Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo), Luanda Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | PEM | Yes |
Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport at a glance
Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport is a large airport in Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo), Luanda Province, Angola, known to airline systems as NBJ. The field elevation of 550 ft (168 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNBJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06R/24L — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06R points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNBJ 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 Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport | FNLU | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Porto Amboim Airport | FNPA | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Uige Airport | FNUG | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Sumbe Airport | FNSU | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Negage Airport | FNNG | 244 km (132 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 550 ft field elevation of Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International 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 Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport is FNBJ, and its IATA code is NBJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport above sea level?
Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport sits at an elevation of 550 feet (168 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport located?
The airport lies at -9.0507, 13.4991 — in Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo), Luanda Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport, about 36 km away.
Does FNBJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNBJ 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 Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport?
Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06R/24L, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a PEM surface.