Malanje Airport (FNMA)
Medium airport · Malanje, Malanje Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Malanje Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNMA |
| IATA | MEG |
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1179 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 9°31'30" E 16°18'45" -9.52509, 16.31240 |
| Location | Malanje, Malanje Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,283 ft (2220 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Malanje Airport at a glance
Malanje Airport is a medium airport in Malanje, Malanje Province, Angola, known to airline systems as MEG. The field elevation of 3,868 ft (1179 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNMA 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, 13/31, offers 7,283 ft (2220 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNMA 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 Malanje Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Negage Airport | FNNG | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Uige Airport | FNUG | 256 km (138 NM) |
| Porto Amboim Airport | FNPA | 309 km (167 NM) |
| Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | FNBJ | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Sumbe Airport | FNSU | 326 km (176 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Malanje Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,868 ft field elevation of Malanje 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 Malanje Airport
What is the ICAO code of Malanje Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Malanje Airport is FNMA, and its IATA code is MEG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Malanje Airport above sea level?
Malanje Airport sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet (1179 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Malanje Airport located?
The airport lies at -9.5251, 16.3124 — in Malanje, Malanje Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Negage Airport, about 227 km away.
Does FNMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNMA 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 Malanje Airport?
Malanje Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,283 ft (2220 m) with a ASP surface.