Regional airport · Benguela, Angola
Benguela/Catumbela International /Paulo Teixeira
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- Coordinates
- 12°29′S 13°29′E
- Local time
- Africa/Luanda
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Field information
FNCT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Benguela/Catumbela International /Paulo Teixeira (FNCT/CBT) has one runway, 02/20, 12,139 ft (3,700 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Operating hours: 0500-2200. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FNCT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Luanda
Country
Angola
AO
Municipality
Catumbela
Elevation
23 ft
Position
-12.4792, 13.4869
Fuel
No fuel available
Operating hours
0500-2200
Runways · FNCT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 12,139 ft (3,700 m) | 145 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FNCT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Benguela/Catumbela International /Paulo Teixeira (FNCT / CBT) in Benguela, Angola, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FNCT is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FNCT
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Angola
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Angola. Applicable permit lead times for Angola are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Angola are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at FNCT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FNCT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FNCT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FNCT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FNCT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FNCT: 12° 28′ 45″ S 13° 29′ 13″ E; elevation 23 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Benguela
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Benguela. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FNCT.
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Cargo Operations at FNCT
Support for freighter operations into FNCT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FNCT sits in the network
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Operating into FNCT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Benguela/Catumbela International /Paulo Teixeira — one desk for the whole trip.