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Lubango Mukanka International Airport

IATA SDDICAO FNUB🇦🇴 Lubango
Coordinates
14.9248°S, 13.5767°E
Elevation
5,778 ft (1,761 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AO-HUI
Time zone
Luanda(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
18:01
Civil dusk
18:23

About 11h 47m 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 Lubango Mukanka International Airport

Lubango Mukanka International Airport

Lubango Mukanka Airport is an airport serving Lubango, the capital city of the Huíla Province in Angola. The Lubango non-directional beacon is located 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) east-northeast of the Rwy 28 threshold.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FNUB

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 2810,335 ft / 3,150 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISAFIS118.900 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 15% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan81%7,611 ft
Feb78%7,655 ft
Mar74%7,447 ft
Apr81%7,492 ft
May93%7,455 ft
Jun97%7,098 ft
Jul93%7,076 ft
Aug80%7,343 ft
Sep91%7,729 ft
Oct90%7,748 ft
Nov82%7,603 ft
Dec78%7,566 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~7,0767,748 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lubango Mukanka International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lubango Mukanka International Airport?

The ICAO code for Lubango Mukanka International Airport is FNUB, and its IATA code is SDD.

Where is Lubango Mukanka International Airport located?

Lubango Mukanka International Airport is medium airport located in Lubango, Angola, at an elevation of 5,778 ft (1,761 m).

How many runways does Lubango Mukanka International Airport have?

Lubango Mukanka International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,335 ft / 3,150 m.

Which airlines fly to Lubango Mukanka International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Lubango Mukanka International Airport include TAAG Angola Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Lubango Mukanka International Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Lubango Mukanka International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Lubango Mukanka International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lubango Mukanka International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lubango Mukanka International Airport is approximately 5.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lubango Mukanka International Airport?

The nearest airport to Lubango Mukanka International Airport is Bentiaba Airfield (AO-0055), about 79.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport and Caluquembe Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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