Lubango Airport

FNUB / SDD

Lubango, AO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
3 kt
350°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FNUB 040600Z AUTO 35003KT 310V030 //// ////// 15/15 Q1022

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FNUB 032300Z 0400/0412 VRB02KT 9999 SCT020 BKN028
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:27Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,800 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NUB
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
9,570 ft 148 ft ASP 87°
1.0 kt 2.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FNUB

2,949 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.7%
MVFR
4.9%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.1%

Lubango Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 32°C with an average of 20.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.9%
NE
7.2%
E
8%
SE
10.9%
S
17.1%
SW
11.7%
W
9.1%
NW
8.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.6°C
Range: 10°C to 32°C
10°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,949 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lubango Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FNUB
IATA Code: SDD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,778 ft MSL

Location

City: Lubango
Country: AO
Latitude: -14.924700°
Longitude: 13.575000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,570 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lubango Airport

Overview

Lubango Airport serves the city of Lubango in Angola, functioning as a critical medium-sized airport in the region. Located at coordinates -14.924700, 13.575000, the airport provides essential transportation infrastructure for southwestern Angola, supporting regional and potentially limited international air operations.

Flying Conditions

Situated at a high elevation of 5778 ft mean sea level, Lubango Airport presents unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. The airport's significant altitude will impact aircraft performance, particularly during takeoff and landing, requiring careful calculation of density altitude and associated operational parameters.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (10/28) with a substantial length of 9570 feet, capable of accommodating medium-sized aircraft. Its elevated terrain position suggests potential for complex local wind patterns and potential turbulence, particularly during seasonal meteorological transitions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 provides a standard orientation that may align with predominant wind patterns in the region. Pilots should perform thorough pre-flight wind assessment and be prepared for potential crosswind conditions given the airport's geographical location and significant elevation.

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.