Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport

FNLU / LAD

Luanda, AO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Current Weather

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VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FNLU 040900Z 28004KT 9999 SCT022 30/22 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 243 ft
SCT 2,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,443 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FNLU 040500Z 0406/0512 15005KT 9999 FEW022 SCT028 BKN032 TEMPO 0412/0418 28011KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,200 ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR 280° 11 kt

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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°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,530 ft 197 ft ASP 68°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FNLU

3,804 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.2%
MVFR
46.5%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.4°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.6%
NE
0.4%
E
2.8%
SE
10.4%
S
26.4%
SW
19.6%
W
34.7%
NW
3.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.4°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,804 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.

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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.