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Medium airport

Benguela Airport

IATA BUGICAO FNBG🇦🇴 Benguela
Coordinates
12.6090°S, 13.4037°E
Elevation
118 ft (36 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AO-BGU
Time zone
Luanda(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
4.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
17:56
Civil dusk
18:19

About 11h 27m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Benguela Airport

Benguela Airport

Benguela Airport is an airport serving Benguela, the capital city of Benguela Province in Angola.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 325,315 ft / 1,620 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISAFIS118.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Benguela Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Benguela Airport?

The ICAO code for Benguela Airport is FNBG, and its IATA code is BUG.

Where is Benguela Airport located?

Benguela Airport is medium airport located in Benguela, Angola, at an elevation of 118 ft (36 m).

How many runways does Benguela Airport have?

Benguela Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,315 ft / 1,620 m.

What time zone is Benguela Airport in?

Benguela Airport is in the Africa/Luanda time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Benguela Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Benguela Airport is approximately 4.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Benguela Airport?

The nearest airport to Benguela Airport is Catumbela Airport (CBT), about 9.2 nm to the nne, followed by Lobito Airport and Dombe Grande Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Benguela Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.