Xangongo Airport (FNXA)
Medium airport · Xangongo, Cunene Province, Angola
Airport data
| Name | Xangongo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FNXA |
| IATA | XGN |
| Elevation | 3,635 ft (1108 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 16°45'19" E 14°57'55" -16.75540, 14.96530 |
| Location | Xangongo, Cunene Province, Angola |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,400 ft (2256 m) | 97 ft | ASP | No |
Xangongo Airport at a glance
Xangongo Airport is a medium airport in Xangongo, Cunene Province, Angola, known to airline systems as XGN. The field elevation of 3,635 ft (1108 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FNXA 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, 03/21, offers 7,400 ft (2256 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FNXA 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 Xangongo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ngjiva Pereira Airport | FNGI | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Ondangwa Airport | FYOA | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Lubango Mukanka International Airport | FNUB | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport | FNMO | 344 km (186 NM) |
| Menongue Airport | FNME | 376 km (203 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Xangongo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,635 ft field elevation of Xangongo 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 Xangongo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Xangongo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Xangongo Airport is FNXA, and its IATA code is XGN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Xangongo Airport above sea level?
Xangongo Airport sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet (1108 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Xangongo Airport located?
The airport lies at -16.7554, 14.9653 — in Xangongo, Cunene Province, Angola, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ngjiva Pereira Airport, about 83 km away.
Does FNXA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FNXA 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 Xangongo Airport?
Xangongo Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,400 ft (2256 m) with a ASP surface.