Menongue Airport (FNME)
Medium airport · Menongue, Cuando Cubango Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Menongue Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNME |
| IATA | SPP |
| Elevation | 4,469 ft (1362 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°39'27" E 17°43'11" -14.65760, 17.71980 |
| Location | Menongue, Cuando Cubango Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 147 ft | ASP | No |
Menongue Airport at a glance
Menongue Airport is a medium airport in Menongue, Cuando Cubango Province, Angola, known to airline systems as SPP. The field elevation of 4,469 ft (1362 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNME 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 11,483 ft (3500 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 FNME 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 Menongue 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 | 264 km (143 NM) |
| Albano Machado Airport | FNHU | 295 km (159 NM) |
| Ngjiva Pereira Airport | FNGI | 343 km (185 NM) |
| Xangongo Airport | FNXA | 376 km (203 NM) |
| Luena Airport | FNUE | 398 km (215 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Menongue Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,469 ft field elevation of Menongue 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 Menongue Airport
What is the ICAO code of Menongue Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Menongue Airport is FNME, and its IATA code is SPP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Menongue Airport above sea level?
Menongue Airport sits at an elevation of 4,469 feet (1362 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Menongue Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.6576, 17.7198 — in Menongue, Cuando Cubango Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kuito Airport, about 264 km away.
Does FNME publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNME 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 Menongue Airport?
Menongue Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a ASP surface.