Kuito Airport (FNKU)
Medium airport · Kuito, Bié Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Kuito Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNKU |
| IATA | SVP |
| Elevation | 5,618 ft (1712 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 12°24'17" E 16°56'51" -12.40460, 16.94740 |
| Location | Kuito, Bié Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kuito Airport at a glance
Kuito Airport is a medium airport in Kuito, Bié Province, Angola, known to airline systems as SVP. The field elevation of 5,618 ft (1712 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNKU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNKU 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 Kuito Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albano Machado Airport | FNHU | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Menongue Airport | FNME | 264 km (143 NM) |
| Malanje Airport | FNMA | 328 km (177 NM) |
| Luena Airport | FNUE | 328 km (177 NM) |
| Sumbe Airport | FNSU | 364 km (197 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kuito Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,618 ft field elevation of Kuito 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 Kuito Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kuito Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kuito Airport is FNKU, and its IATA code is SVP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kuito Airport above sea level?
Kuito Airport sits at an elevation of 5,618 feet (1712 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kuito Airport located?
The airport lies at -12.4046, 16.9474 — in Kuito, Bié Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Albano Machado Airport, about 136 km away.
Does FNKU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNKU 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 Kuito Airport?
Kuito Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.