Malanje Airport

FNMA / MEG

Malanje, AO

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Malanje Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FNMA
IATA Code: MEG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,868 ft MSL

Location

City: Malanje
Country: AO
Latitude: -9.525090°
Longitude: 16.312401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 7,283 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Malanje Airport

Overview

Malanje Airport serves the municipal region of Malanje in Angola, situated at an elevated position of 3868 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the central Angolan province, supporting regional connectivity and potentially serving commercial, cargo, and limited military aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Located near 9.5°S latitude, Malanje Airport experiences tropical highland climate conditions characteristic of central Angola's elevated terrain. Pilots should anticipate potential variations in temperature and density altitude due to the significant elevation, which can impact aircraft performance, particularly during warmer periods of the day.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) with a substantial length of 7,283 feet, constructed with an asphalt surface. Its geographical coordinates at 9.525090°S, 16.312401°E indicate placement in a region with potentially complex terrain, suggesting the importance of careful navigation and terrain awareness during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 provides flexibility for arrivals and departures based on prevailing wind conditions. The extended runway length of 7,283 feet offers good operational capability for various aircraft types, though pilots should carefully calculate performance parameters considering the airport's high elevation and potential atmospheric conditions.

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Official Data Sources

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