Lubango Airport (Mukanka Airport) Codes: Lubango Airport, also known as Mukanka Airport, is located in Lubango – a city in southern Angola.
Serves: Lubango
Country: Angola
ICAO: FNUB
IATA: SDD
Elevation: 5643ft/1720m
Coordinates: 14°56′00″S 13°34′00″E
Airport type: International
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: 2600 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: 800,000 annually
Cargo capacity: 15,000 mt annually
Fuel types: Jet A-1
There is no FBO at this airport
The airport is approximately 10 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: FNCT, FNMO, FNME
Contact numbers
Police: +244 261 231 231
Fire: +244 261 231 232
Customs: +244 261 231 233
Airport authority: +244 261 231 234
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 Serra da Chela, Hotel Ritz, and Hotel Lubango
Currency is Angolan Kwanza
Tourist Attractions
- Christ the King Statue
- Tundavala Gap
- Nossa Senhora do Monte
- Lubango Cathedral
For more information, visit the airport’s official site here.
