Kuito Airport

FNKU / SVP

Kuito, AO

Last Updated
Feb 9, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 546 hours ago
08:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
12 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FNKU 090800Z 26012KT 9999 FEW030 20/15 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,618 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,618 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FNKU 032300Z 0400/0412 26004KT 8000 TS RA BKN016 OVC024 FEW026CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 4 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NKU
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
8,202 ft 98 ft ASP 70°
12.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FNKU

123 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97.6%
MVFR
2.4%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Kuito Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 32°C with an average of 24.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 12.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.4%
NE
5.7%
E
26%
SE
8.9%
S
4.9%
SW
13%
W
20.3%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.2°C
Range: 16°C to 32°C
16°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 123 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kuito Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FNKU
IATA Code: SVP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,618 ft MSL

Location

City: Kuito
Country: AO
Latitude: -12.404600°
Longitude: 16.947399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kuito Airport

Overview

Kuito Airport serves the city of Kuito in Angola, functioning as a medium-sized airport at a significant elevation of 5,618 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -12.404600, 16.947399, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in this central Angolan region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 5,618 feet MSL means pilots must carefully calculate performance parameters, especially during warmer conditions that reduce air density. Pilots should anticipate potential challenges related to the altitude's impact on aircraft performance, particularly for turboprop and smaller jet operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (08/26) with an asphalt surface measuring 8,202 feet in length, providing substantial operational flexibility for most medium-sized aircraft. Its geographical position in central Angola suggests potential exposure to varied terrain and potential wind gradient effects typical of the region's topography.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26's substantial length of 8,202 feet allows for comfortable approach and landing margins for most aircraft types operating at this elevation. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments, paying particular attention to potential crosswind components given the runway's single orientation.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.