Luena Airport (FNUE)
Medium airport · Luena, Moxico Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Luena Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNUE |
| IATA | LUO |
| Elevation | 4,360 ft (1329 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 11°46'5" E 19°53'52" -11.76810, 19.89770 |
| Location | Luena, Moxico Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,875 ft (2400 m) | 130 ft | ASP | No |
Luena Airport at a glance
Luena Airport is a medium airport in Luena, Moxico Province, Angola, known to airline systems as LUO. The field elevation of 4,360 ft (1329 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNUE 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, 11/29, offers 7,875 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNUE 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 Luena Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saurimo Airport | FNSA | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Kuito Airport | FNKU | 328 km (177 NM) |
| Menongue Airport | FNME | 398 km (215 NM) |
| Albano Machado Airport | FNHU | 464 km (251 NM) |
| Malanje Airport | FNMA | 464 km (251 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Luena Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,360 ft field elevation of Luena 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 Luena Airport
What is the ICAO code of Luena Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Luena Airport is FNUE, and its IATA code is LUO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Luena Airport above sea level?
Luena Airport sits at an elevation of 4,360 feet (1329 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Luena Airport located?
The airport lies at -11.7681, 19.8977 — in Luena, Moxico Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saurimo Airport, about 238 km away.
Does FNUE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNUE 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 Luena Airport?
Luena Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,875 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.