Uige Airport (FNUG)
Medium airport · Uige, Uíge Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Uige Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNUG |
| IATA | UGO |
| Elevation | 2,720 ft (829 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 7°36'11" E 15°1'40" -7.60307, 15.02780 |
| Location | Uige, Uíge Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 55 ft | ASP | Yes |
Uige Airport at a glance
Uige Airport is a medium airport in Uige, Uíge Province, Angola, known to airline systems as UGO. The field elevation of 2,720 ft (829 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNUG 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, 01/19, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNUG 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 Uige Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Negage Airport | FNNG | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Mbanza Congo Airport | FNBC | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | FNBJ | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport | FNLU | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Malanje Airport | FNMA | 256 km (138 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Uige Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,720 ft field elevation of Uige 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 Uige Airport
What is the ICAO code of Uige Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Uige Airport is FNUG, and its IATA code is UGO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Uige Airport above sea level?
Uige Airport sits at an elevation of 2,720 feet (829 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Uige Airport located?
The airport lies at -7.6031, 15.0278 — in Uige, Uíge Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Negage Airport, about 33 km away.
Does FNUG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNUG 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 Uige Airport?
Uige Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.