Regional airport · Kuito, Angola
Kuito/Joaquim Kapango
- Elevation
- 5,618 ft
- Coordinates
- 12°24′S 16°57′E
- Local time
- Africa/Luanda
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Field information
FNKU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kuito/Joaquim Kapango (FNKU/SVP) has one runway, 08/26, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FNKU, 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
Kuito
Elevation
5,618 ft
Position
-12.4046, 16.9474
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Runways · FNKU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FNKU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kuito/Joaquim Kapango (FNKU / SVP) in Kuito, Angola, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FNKU 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 FNKU
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 FNKU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FNKU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FNKU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FNKU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FNKU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FNKU: 12° 24′ 17″ S 16° 56′ 51″ E; elevation 5618 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kuito
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kuito. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FNKU.
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Cargo Operations at FNKU
Support for freighter operations into FNKU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FNKU sits in the network
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Operating into FNKU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kuito/Joaquim Kapango — one desk for the whole trip.