
Regional airport · Huambo, Angola
Albano Machado/Huambo
- Elevation
- 5,587 ft
- Coordinates
- 12°49′S 15°46′E
- Local time
- Africa/Luanda
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Field information
FNHU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Albano Machado/Huambo (FNHU/NOV) has 2 runways; the longest, 11/29, is 8,727 ft (2,660 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as No RFFS published. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FNHU, 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
Huambo
Elevation
5,587 ft
Position
-12.8089, 15.7605
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
No RFFS published
Runways · FNHU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,727 ft (2,660 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | — |
| 01/19 | 3,281 ft (1,000 m) | — | — | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FNHU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Albano Machado/Huambo (FNHU / NOV) in Huambo, Angola, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FNHU 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 FNHU
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 FNHU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FNHU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FNHU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FNHU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to FNHU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FNHU: 12° 48′ 32″ S 15° 45′ 38″ E; elevation 5587 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Huambo
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Huambo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FNHU.
- 06
Cargo Operations at FNHU
Support for freighter operations into FNHU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FNHU sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- FNKUKuito/Joaquim KapangoKuito, Angola74 NM071°→
- FNWKWaco KungoWaco Kungo, Angola92 NM335°→
- FNJMJamba MineiraJamba, Angola115 NM171°→
- FNLBLobito AirportLobito, Angola133 NM281°→
- FNCTBenguela/Catumbela International /Paulo TeixeiraBenguela, Angola135 NM278°→
- FNBG17 de Setembro/BenguelaBenguela, Angola139 NM275°→
Operating into FNHU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Albano Machado/Huambo — one desk for the whole trip.