Sumbe Airport (FNSU)
Medium airport · Sumbe, Cuanza Sul Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Sumbe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNSU |
| IATA | NDD |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 11°10'4" E 13°50'51" -11.16790, 13.84750 |
| Location | Sumbe, Cuanza Sul Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,115 ft (949 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Sumbe Airport at a glance
Sumbe Airport is a medium airport in Sumbe, Cuanza Sul Province, Angola, known to airline systems as NDD. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNSU 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, 05/23, offers 3,115 ft (949 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNSU 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 Sumbe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porto Amboim Airport | FNPA | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Catumbela Airport | FNCT | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Benguela Airport | FNBG | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | FNBJ | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport | FNLU | 266 km (144 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sumbe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Sumbe 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 Sumbe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sumbe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sumbe Airport is FNSU, and its IATA code is NDD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sumbe Airport above sea level?
Sumbe Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sumbe Airport located?
The airport lies at -11.1679, 13.8475 — in Sumbe, Cuanza Sul Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Porto Amboim Airport, about 50 km away.
Does FNSU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNSU 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 Sumbe Airport?
Sumbe Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,115 ft (949 m) with a ASP surface.