Albano Machado Airport (FNHU)
Medium airport · Huambo, Huambo Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Albano Machado Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNHU |
| IATA | NOV |
| Elevation | 5,587 ft (1703 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°48'32" E 15°45'38" -12.80890, 15.76050 |
| Location | Huambo, Huambo Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | — | UNK | No |
| 11/29 | 8,727 ft (2660 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Albano Machado Airport at a glance
Albano Machado Airport is a medium airport in Huambo, Huambo Province, Angola, known to airline systems as NOV. The field elevation of 5,587 ft (1703 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNHU 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 — 11/29 — offers 8,727 ft (2660 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNHU 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 Albano Machado Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kuito Airport | FNKU | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Catumbela Airport | FNCT | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Benguela Airport | FNBG | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Sumbe Airport | FNSU | 277 km (150 NM) |
| Menongue Airport | FNME | 295 km (159 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Albano Machado Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,587 ft field elevation of Albano Machado 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 Albano Machado Airport
What is the ICAO code of Albano Machado Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Albano Machado Airport is FNHU, and its IATA code is NOV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Albano Machado Airport above sea level?
Albano Machado Airport sits at an elevation of 5,587 feet (1703 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Albano Machado Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.8089, 15.7605 — in Huambo, Huambo Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kuito Airport, about 136 km away.
Does FNHU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNHU 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 Albano Machado Airport?
Albano Machado Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,727 ft (2660 m) with a ASP surface.