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FNBG

Benguela Airport · Benguela

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
118 ft / 36 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 118.70 MHz (AFIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 5,315 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Benguela Airport (FNBG), located in Benguela, Angola. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 118 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Benguela Airport
ICAO / IATA
FNBG / BUG
Municipality
Benguela
Country
Region
AO-BGU — Benguela Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
118 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,315 ft / 1,620 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 131° / 311°
RWY 14 (131°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (311°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS AFIS
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FNCT
Catumbela Airport
17 km / 9 nm
FNSU
Sumbe Airport
167 km / 90 nm
FNPA
Porto Amboim Airport
213 km / 115 nm
FNHU
Albano Machado Airport
257 km / 139 nm
FNUB
Lubango Airport
258 km / 139 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026