Porto Amboim Airport (FNPA)
Medium airport · Port Amboim, Cuanza Sul Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Porto Amboim Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNPA |
| IATA | PBN |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 10°43'19" E 13°45'56" -10.72200, 13.76550 |
| Location | Port Amboim, Cuanza Sul Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,379 ft (1030 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Porto Amboim Airport at a glance
Porto Amboim Airport is a medium airport in Port Amboim, Cuanza Sul Province, Angola, known to airline systems as PBN. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNPA 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, 07/25, offers 3,379 ft (1030 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNPA 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 Porto Amboim Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sumbe Airport | FNSU | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | FNBJ | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Catumbela Airport | FNCT | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Benguela Airport | FNBG | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport | FNLU | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Porto Amboim Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Porto Amboim 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 Porto Amboim Airport
What is the ICAO code of Porto Amboim Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Porto Amboim Airport is FNPA, and its IATA code is PBN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Porto Amboim Airport above sea level?
Porto Amboim Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Porto Amboim Airport located?
The airport lies at -10.7220, 13.7655 — in Port Amboim, Cuanza Sul Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sumbe Airport, about 50 km away.
Does FNPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNPA 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 Porto Amboim Airport?
Porto Amboim Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,379 ft (1030 m) with a ASP surface.