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Medium airport

Xangongo Airport

IATA XGNICAO FNXA🇦🇴 Xangongo
Coordinates
16.7554°S, 14.9653°E
Elevation
3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AO-CNN
Time zone
Luanda(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
6.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
17:43
Civil dusk
18:07

About 11h 13m 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 Xangongo Airport

Xangongo Airport is an airport near Xangongo, Angola. It was built by the Cubans in 1988 as a forward air base during the last campaign against apartheid South Africa in the Angolan Civil War.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 217,400 ft / 2,256 m97 ftAspUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Xangongo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Xangongo Airport?

The ICAO code for Xangongo Airport is FNXA, and its IATA code is XGN.

Where is Xangongo Airport located?

Xangongo Airport is medium airport located in Xangongo, Angola, at an elevation of 3,635 ft (1,108 m).

How many runways does Xangongo Airport have?

Xangongo Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,400 ft / 2,256 m.

What time zone is Xangongo Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Xangongo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Xangongo Airport is approximately 6.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Xangongo Airport?

The nearest airport to Xangongo Airport is Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE), about 44.8 nm to the ese, followed by Cahama Airport and Outapi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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