Lubango Mukanka International Airport (FNUB)
Medium airport · Lubango, Huíla Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Lubango Mukanka International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNUB |
| IATA | SDD |
| Elevation | 5,778 ft (1761 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°55'29" E 13°34'36" -14.92484, 13.57665 |
| Location | Lubango, Huíla Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,335 ft (3150 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lubango Mukanka International Airport at a glance
Lubango Mukanka International Airport is a medium airport in Lubango, Huíla Province, Angola, known to airline systems as SDD. The field elevation of 5,778 ft (1761 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNUB 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, 10/28, offers 10,335 ft (3150 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNUB 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 Lubango Mukanka International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport | FNMO | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Xangongo Airport | FNXA | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Benguela Airport | FNBG | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Catumbela Airport | FNCT | 272 km (147 NM) |
| Ngjiva Pereira Airport | FNGI | 326 km (176 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lubango Mukanka International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,778 ft field elevation of Lubango Mukanka International 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 Lubango Mukanka International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lubango Mukanka International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lubango Mukanka International Airport is FNUB, and its IATA code is SDD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lubango Mukanka International Airport above sea level?
Lubango Mukanka International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,778 feet (1761 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lubango Mukanka International Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.9248, 13.5767 — in Lubango, Huíla Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport, about 158 km away.
Does FNUB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNUB 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 Lubango Mukanka International Airport?
Lubango Mukanka International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 10,335 ft (3150 m) with a ASP surface.