Saurimo Airport (VHC): Codes, Runways & Location
Saurimo Airport (IATA: VHC · ICAO: FNSA) is a medium-sized airport serving Saurimo, Angola. It lies at 9.6891° S, 20.4319° E, 3584 ft (1092 m) above sea level.
Overview of Saurimo Airport
Saurimo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Saurimo in Angola. It is identified by the IATA code VHC and the ICAO code FNSA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Saurimo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3400 m (11155 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 3584 ft (1092 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Catoca Airport (CTV) about 32 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 ≈ 3,400 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Saurimo Airport
Where is Saurimo Airport located?
Saurimo Airport is located in Saurimo, Angola. Its coordinates are 9.6891° S, 20.4319° E.
What is the airport code for Saurimo Airport?
Saurimo Airport has an IATA code of VHC and an ICAO code of FNSA.
How long is the runway at Saurimo Airport?
Saurimo Airport's longest runway is about 3400 m (11155 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Saurimo Airport have?
Saurimo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Saurimo Airport a major airport?
Saurimo Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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