Albano Machado Airport

FNHU / NOV

Huambo, AO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
6 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FNHU 040900Z 27006KT 9999 SCT012 BKN070 21/13 Q1021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,587 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,787 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,587 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FNHU 032300Z 0400/0412 VRB03KT 9000 SCT018 BKN024 OVC028 BECMG 0400/0402 DZ PROB40 TEMPO 0406/0412 4000 TSRA BKN014 FEW022CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:27Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 2,400 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NHU
01
19
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 3,281 ft 0 ft UNK
0.0 kt 6.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
8,727 ft 148 ft ASP 100°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FNHU

3,454 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.9%
MVFR
8.7%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Albano Machado Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 32°C with an average of 20.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 2.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.8%
NE
6.8%
E
4.6%
SE
4.1%
S
13.8%
SW
13.5%
W
26.1%
NW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.3°C
Range: 11°C to 32°C
11°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,454 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Albano Machado Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FNHU
IATA Code: NOV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,587 ft MSL

Location

City: Huambo
Country: AO
Latitude: -12.808900°
Longitude: 15.760500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,281 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 8,727 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Albano Machado Airport

Overview

Albano Machado Airport serves the city of Huambo in Angola, functioning as a medium-sized airport at a significant elevation of 5,587 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -12.808900, 15.760500, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the central region of Angola.

Flying Conditions

At an elevation of 5,587 feet MSL, pilots should anticipate potential performance challenges related to high-altitude operations. The airport's significant altitude will impact aircraft climb performance, fuel consumption, and engine efficiency, particularly for aircraft not optimized for high-elevation environments.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways with distinctly different surface types and lengths. Runway 11/29 is the primary runway, offering a substantial 8,727 feet of asphalted surface, while runway 01/19 is shorter at 3,281 feet with an unspecified surface composition. These variations provide operational flexibility depending on aircraft type and wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should carefully evaluate runway selection based on aircraft performance capabilities, with the longer 11/29 runway providing more favorable landing and takeoff options. The airport's high elevation demands careful weight and performance calculations, particularly for non-turbocharged or older generation aircraft approaching the airport.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.