Saurimo Airport (FNSA)
Medium airport · Saurimo, Lunda Sul Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Saurimo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNSA |
| IATA | VHC |
| Elevation | 3,584 ft (1092 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 9°41'21" E 20°25'55" -9.68907, 20.43190 |
| Location | Saurimo, Lunda Sul Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saurimo Airport at a glance
Saurimo Airport is a medium airport in Saurimo, Lunda Sul Province, Angola, known to airline systems as VHC. The field elevation of 3,584 ft (1092 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNSA 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, 13/31, offers 11,155 ft (3400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNSA 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 Saurimo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luena Airport | FNUE | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Dundo Airport | FNDU | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Malanje Airport | FNMA | 452 km (244 NM) |
| Kananga Airport | FZUA | 477 km (258 NM) |
| Kuito Airport | FNKU | 486 km (262 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saurimo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,584 ft field elevation of Saurimo 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 Saurimo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saurimo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saurimo Airport is FNSA, and its IATA code is VHC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saurimo Airport above sea level?
Saurimo Airport sits at an elevation of 3,584 feet (1092 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saurimo Airport located?
The airport lies at -9.6891, 20.4319 — in Saurimo, Lunda Sul Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Luena Airport, about 238 km away.
Does FNSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNSA 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 Saurimo Airport?
Saurimo Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a ASP surface.