Dundo Airport (FNDU)
Medium airport · Chitato, Lunda Norte Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Dundo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNDU |
| IATA | DUE |
| Elevation | 2,451 ft (747 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°24'3" E 20°49'7" -7.40089, 20.81850 |
| Location | Chitato, Lunda Norte Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,468 ft (1971 m) | 80 ft | ASP | No |
Dundo Airport at a glance
Dundo Airport is a medium airport in Chitato, Lunda Norte Province, Angola, known to airline systems as DUE. The field elevation of 2,451 ft (747 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNDU 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, 03/21, offers 6,468 ft (1971 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNDU 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 Dundo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kananga Airport | FZUA | 247 km (133 NM) |
| Saurimo Airport | FNSA | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Mbuji Mayi Airport | FZWA | 335 km (181 NM) |
| Kikwit Airport | FZCA | 346 km (187 NM) |
| Bibanga Airport | FZWB | 368 km (199 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dundo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,451 ft field elevation of Dundo 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 Dundo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dundo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dundo Airport is FNDU, and its IATA code is DUE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dundo Airport above sea level?
Dundo Airport sits at an elevation of 2,451 feet (747 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dundo Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.4009, 20.8185 — in Chitato, Lunda Norte Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kananga Airport, about 247 km away.
Does FNDU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNDU 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 Dundo Airport?
Dundo Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,468 ft (1971 m) with a ASP surface.