Soyo Airport (FNSO)
Medium airport · Soyo, Zaire Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Soyo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNSO |
| IATA | SZA |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 6°8'28" E 12°22'18" -6.14109, 12.37180 |
| Location | Soyo, Zaire Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Soyo Airport at a glance
Soyo Airport is a medium airport in Soyo, Zaire Province, Angola, known to airline systems as SZA. The field elevation of 15 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNSO 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, 06/24, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNSO 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 Soyo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinda Airport | FNCA | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport | FCPP | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Mbanza Congo Airport | FNBC | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Ngot Nzoungou Airport | FCPD | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport | FNLU | 317 km (171 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Soyo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 15 ft field elevation of Soyo 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 Soyo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Soyo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Soyo Airport is FNSO, and its IATA code is SZA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Soyo Airport above sea level?
Soyo Airport sits at an elevation of 15 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 Soyo Airport located?
The airport lies at -6.1411, 12.3718 — in Soyo, Zaire Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cabinda Airport, about 64 km away.
Does FNSO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNSO 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 Soyo Airport?
Soyo Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.