Cabinda Airport

FNCA / CAB

Cabinda, AO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FNCA 040700Z 08004KT 9999 FEW016 BKN023 26/23 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,666 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,366 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FNCA 032300Z 0400/0412 VRB03KT 9000 BKN018 OVC028 PROB40 TEMPO 0404/0410 4000 TS RA OVC016 FEW022CB BECMG 0411/0412 DZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
11:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR
Drizzle

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NCA
36 ✈️
18

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 36/18
Active: 36
8,202 ft 98 ft ASP 360°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FNCA

3,279 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69%
MVFR
28.6%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.2%

Cabinda Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from 21°C to 58°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 13 kt
Calm Winds: 4.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.6%
NE
1.1%
E
7.3%
SE
9%
S
45.2%
SW
21.7%
W
8.9%
NW
1.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 21°C to 58°C
21°C 58°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February March December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 36/18
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,279 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cabinda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FNCA
IATA Code: CAB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Cabinda
Country: AO
Latitude: -5.596990°
Longitude: 12.188400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 36/18
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cabinda Airport

Overview

Cabinda Airport serves the Cabinda Province in northern Angola, positioned near the Atlantic coastline of this strategically important enclave. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 66 feet mean sea level, it supports regional transportation and likely serves both civilian and potential military logistics for the Cabinda region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable maritime weather conditions, including possible sea breezes and occasional low visibility scenarios. Given its equatorial position at coordinates -5.596990, 12.188400, pilots can expect relatively consistent temperature ranges and potential convective activity typical of tropical maritime environments.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (36/18) with an impressive 8,202-foot asphalt surface, providing substantial length for most medium and large aircraft operations. Its geographic position in northern Angola creates a unique operational environment, with potential terrain considerations related to coastal and equatorial landscape characteristics.

Approach Considerations

The 36/18 runway orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios, with approach strategies likely influenced by prevailing coastal wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate standard approach procedures consistent with medium-sized airport protocols, maintaining heightened awareness of local geographical and meteorological variables during arrival and departure sequences.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.