Benguela Airport (BUG): Codes, Runways & Location
Benguela Airport (IATA: BUG · ICAO: FNBG) is a medium-sized airport serving Benguela, Angola. It lies at 12.6090° S, 13.4037° E, 118 ft (36 m) above sea level.
Overview of Benguela Airport
Benguela Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Benguela in Angola. It is identified by the IATA code BUG and the ICAO code FNBG. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Benguela Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1620 m (5315 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 118 ft (36 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Catumbela Airport (CBT) about 17 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,620 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Benguela Airport
Where is Benguela Airport located?
Benguela Airport is located in Benguela, Angola. Its coordinates are 12.6090° S, 13.4037° E.
What is the airport code for Benguela Airport?
Benguela Airport has an IATA code of BUG and an ICAO code of FNBG.
How long is the runway at Benguela Airport?
Benguela Airport's longest runway is about 1620 m (5315 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Benguela Airport have?
Benguela Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Benguela Airport a major airport?
Benguela Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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