Catumbela Airport (FNCT)
Medium airport · Catumbela, Benguela Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Catumbela Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNCT |
| IATA | CBT |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°28'45" E 13°29'13" -12.47920, 13.48690 |
| Location | Catumbela, Benguela Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 12,139 ft (3700 m) | 145 ft | ASP | No |
Catumbela Airport at a glance
Catumbela Airport is a medium airport in Catumbela, Benguela Province, Angola, known to airline systems as CBT. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNCT 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, 02/20, offers 12,139 ft (3700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNCT 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 Catumbela Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benguela Airport | FNBG | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Sumbe Airport | FNSU | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Porto Amboim Airport | FNPA | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Albano Machado Airport | FNHU | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Lubango Mukanka International Airport | FNUB | 272 km (147 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Catumbela Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Catumbela 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 Catumbela Airport
What is the ICAO code of Catumbela Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Catumbela Airport is FNCT, and its IATA code is CBT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Catumbela Airport above sea level?
Catumbela Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Catumbela Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.4792, 13.4869 — in Catumbela, Benguela Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Benguela Airport, about 17 km away.
Does FNCT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNCT 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 Catumbela Airport?
Catumbela Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 12,139 ft (3700 m) with a ASP surface.