Negage Airport (FNNG)
Medium airport · Negage, Uíge Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Negage Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNNG |
| IATA | GXG |
| Elevation | 4,105 ft (1251 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°45'16" E 15°17'16" -7.75451, 15.28770 |
| Location | Negage, Uíge Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Negage Airport at a glance
Negage Airport is a medium airport in Negage, Uíge Province, Angola, known to airline systems as GXG. The field elevation of 4,105 ft (1251 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNNG 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, 16/34, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNNG 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 Negage Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uige Airport | FNUG | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Mbanza Congo Airport | FNBC | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Malanje Airport | FNMA | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | FNBJ | 244 km (132 NM) |
| Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport | FNLU | 257 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Negage Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,105 ft field elevation of Negage 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 Negage Airport
What is the ICAO code of Negage Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Negage Airport is FNNG, and its IATA code is GXG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Negage Airport above sea level?
Negage Airport sits at an elevation of 4,105 feet (1251 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Negage Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.7545, 15.2877 — in Negage, Uíge Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Uige Airport, about 33 km away.
Does FNNG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNNG 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 Negage Airport?
Negage Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.