Cabinda Airport (FNCA)
Medium airport · Cabinda, Cabinda Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Cabinda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNCA |
| IATA | CAB |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 5°35'54" E 12°11'17" -5.59839, 12.18815 |
| Location | Cabinda, Cabinda Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36/18 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cabinda Airport at a glance
Cabinda Airport is a medium airport in Cabinda, Cabinda Province, Angola, known to airline systems as CAB. The field elevation of 66 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNCA 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, 36/18, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 36 points roughly 360° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNCA 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 Cabinda Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soyo Airport | FNSO | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport | FCPP | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Ngot Nzoungou Airport | FCPD | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Mbanza Congo Airport | FNBC | 240 km (130 NM) |
| Maya-Maya International Airport | FCBB | 371 km (200 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cabinda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 66 ft field elevation of Cabinda 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 Cabinda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cabinda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cabinda Airport is FNCA, and its IATA code is CAB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cabinda Airport above sea level?
Cabinda Airport sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cabinda Airport located?
The airport lies at -5.5984, 12.1881 — in Cabinda, Cabinda Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Soyo Airport, about 64 km away.
Does FNCA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNCA 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 Cabinda Airport?
Cabinda Airport has one runway. The longest, 36/18, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.