Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport

FNLU / LAD

Luanda, AO

Last Updated
Jun 8, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
4 kt
160°
9 km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FNLU 080200Z 16004KT 130V200 9000 BKN020 23/20 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 243 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,243 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 9 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 km. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FNLU 072300Z 0800/0906 VRB02KT 9999 FEW015 SCT018 OVC020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NLU
05
23 ✈️
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
12,190 ft 148 ft ASP 47°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,530 ft 197 ft ASP 68°
0.0 kt 4.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FNLU

5,890 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
51%
MVFR
48.6%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.1%

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 51% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 605 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 39°C with an average of 26.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 605 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.4%
N
0.7%
S
29.4%
W
31.2%
NE
0.6%
NW
4.5%
SE
10.9%
SW
17.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°C
Range: 20°C to 39°C
20°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January December March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,890 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FNLU
IATA Code: LAD
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 243 ft MSL

Location

City: Luanda
Country: AO
Latitude: -8.858370°
Longitude: 13.231200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 12,190 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 8,530 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport

Overview

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport serves as the primary international airport for Luanda, Angola's capital city. Located at coordinates -8.858370, 13.231200, the airport is an essential transportation hub for commercial and cargo operations in West-Central Africa, situated at an elevation of 243 feet mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Luanda's airport experiences tropical maritime climate conditions with significant humidity and potential thunderstorm activity. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and occasional convective weather patterns typical of coastal equatorial regions, which can impact visibility and wind conditions around the airport.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 measuring 12,190 feet and Runway 07/25 measuring 8,530 feet. Its relatively low elevation and coastal positioning create unique aerodynamic considerations, with potential maritime wind influences that pilots must carefully assess during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Given the length and orientation of the two runways, pilots have flexible approach options depending on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths provide significant operational margins for various aircraft types, with Runway 05/23 offering particularly extended landing and takeoff capabilities for larger commercial and cargo aircraft.

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.