Benguela Airport — Benguela, Angola
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Benguela Airport (Benguela) is BUG — its ICAO code is FNBG.
Distance & flight time from BUG
Benguela Airport
Benguela Airport serves Benguela, a coastal city in Angola with a long history as a port on the country's Atlantic coastline. Coded BUG, the airfield sits at a recorded 118 feet, and a single runway handles domestic flights connecting Benguela to Luanda and other Angolan cities. The airport supports the local fishing and trade economy typical of this stretch of the Angolan coast, and passenger volumes remain modest compared with the country's capital. BUG gives residents of Benguela and the neighboring city of Lobito a faster alternative to overland travel across Angola's road network.
Runways at Benguela Airport (BUG)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5315 ft (1620 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Benguela Airport (BUG)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 118.7 MHz |
Airports near Benguela Airport (BUG)
- Catumbela Airport (CBT) — 17.0 km (10.6 mi)
- Sumbe Airport (NDD) — 167.4 km (104.0 mi)
- Porto Amboim Airport (PBN) — 213.5 km (132.7 mi)
- Albano Machado Airport (NOV) — 256.6 km (159.4 mi)
- Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD) — 258.2 km (160.4 mi)
- Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ) — 324.6 km (201.7 mi)
- Kuito Airport (SVP) — 385.4 km (239.5 mi)
- Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) — 395.8 km (245.9 mi)
Travelers connecting to Angola's coastal cities search BUG when booking domestic legs out of Luanda, since Benguela Airport serves both Benguela and nearby Lobito. Business visitors also use the code when tracking flights tied to the region's fishing and trade industries.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Benguela Airport?
The IATA code for Benguela Airport is BUG.
What is the ICAO code for Benguela Airport?
The ICAO code for Benguela Airport is FNBG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.