Cabinda Airport

FNCA / CAB

Cabinda, AO

Last Updated
Feb 7, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
8 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FNCA 071400Z 28008KT 230V320 9999 FEW018 30/23 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,866 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (66 ft)
Pressure Alt
134 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,950 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FNCA 071100Z 0712/0724 25010KT 7000 BKN020 OVC022 BECMG 0720/0724 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:08Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 10 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
20:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR VRB 2 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
1.4 kt 7.9 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

2,808 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.2%
MVFR
31%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.2%

Cabinda Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from 21°C to 58°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 13 kt
Calm Winds: 4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.7%
NE
1.2%
E
6%
SE
8.5%
S
47.2%
SW
22.3%
W
7.7%
NW
1.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°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 December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 36/18
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,808 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 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.