Benguela Airport (17 de Setembro Airport) Codes: Benguela Airport, also known as 17 de Setembro Airport, is located in Benguela – a city in western Angola.
Serves: Benguela
Country: Angola
ICAO: FNBG
IATA: BUG
Elevation: 118ft/36m
Coordinates: 12°36′00″S 13°24′00″E
Airport type: Domestic
Tower frequency: 118.7
Ground frequency: 129.1
Number of runways: 1
Timezone: UTC+1 (WAT)
Fire category: CAT 8
Surface: Asphalt
AOE: Yes
On the Ground
Longest runway: 2500 x 45 meters
PCN: 73/F/B/W/T
Equipment available: All equipment is available here
Navaid: Yes
Type of A/C handled: Up to B737
Terminal capacity: 500,000 annually
Cargo capacity: 10,000 mt annually
Fuel types: Jet A-1
There is no FBO at this airport
The airport is approximately 4 km from the city
Operational Information
Typical lead time for permit approval is 48 hours
PPR is not required
Slots are not required
Alternate airports: FNUB, FNCT, FNKU
Contact numbers
Police: +244 272 231 231
Fire: +244 272 231 232
Customs: +244 272 231 233
Airport authority: +244 272 231 234
Tourist Information
Immigration rules state that all global visitors and crew must present a visa and valid passport
The crew must be in uniform and have a passport, visa, and be on the Gendec
Ground transport includes car rentals, buses, hotel shuttles, and non-metered taxis (negotiate the price before entering – typical fare to city center is 2,000 – 4,000 AOA)
Accommodation available at Hotel Benguela, Hotel Ritz, and Hotel Benguela Plaza
Currency is Angolan Kwanza
Tourist Attractions
- Baía Azul
- Benguela Cathedral
- Local Markets
- Lobito Bay
For more information, visit the airport’s official site here.
