Catumbela Airport

FNCT / CBT

Catumbela, AO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FNCT 040900Z 29004KT 9999 FEW015 BKN018 28/22 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 23 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,523 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,823 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (23 ft)
Pressure Alt
61 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,627 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FNCT 032300Z 0400/0412 VRB03KT 9999 SCT022 BKN032
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NCT
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
12,139 ft 145 ft ASP
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 - FNCT

3,304 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.7%
MVFR
23.3%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Catumbela Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 76 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25.9°C (range: 19°C to 30°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 76 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
2.3%
E
1.2%
SE
0.6%
S
4.1%
SW
10.3%
W
57.8%
NW
15%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°C
Range: 19°C to 30°C
19°C 30°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,304 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Catumbela Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FNCT
IATA Code: CBT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 23 ft MSL

Location

City: Catumbela
Country: AO
Latitude: -12.479200°
Longitude: 13.486900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 12,139 ft
Width: 145 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Catumbela Airport

Overview

Catumbela Airport serves the Benguela Province in western Angola, situated near the coastal city of Catumbela. As a medium-sized airport with a single 12,139-foot asphalted runway, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region. The airport's low elevation of 23 feet MSL indicates a relatively flat coastal terrain environment.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable wind conditions and maritime weather influences. Being near the Atlantic Ocean, pilots should anticipate potential sea breeze effects and associated wind shear during certain times of day. The low elevation minimizes significant altitude-related performance considerations for aircraft operations.

Notable Features

The airport's runway (02/20) offers a substantial length of 12,139 feet, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements. Its geographic coordinates at -12.479200, 13.486900 place it in a strategically important position within Angola's transportation network. The extended runway length provides operational flexibility for different aircraft categories.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations depending on prevailing regional wind patterns. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and strength during approach and landing planning. The expansive runway length provides additional margin for safe operations across various aircraft performance envelopes.

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.