Xangongo Airport — Xangongo, Angola
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereXangongo Airport in Xangongo uses the IATA code XGN, with FNXA as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from XGN
Xangongo Airport
Xangongo Airport serves the town of Xangongo in Angola's Cunene Province, a region located in the country's arid southern territory near the Namibian border. XGN provides a modest but important air link for this remote area, supporting government administration, humanitarian efforts, and limited commercial activity in a region that suffered significant destruction during Angola's prolonged civil war. The airport's infrastructure remains basic, consisting primarily of an airstrip capable of handling small aircraft rather than commercial jet service. Xangongo itself holds historical significance as a site of intense fighting during the conflict decades ago. Today the airport supports gradual regional development efforts and connects Cunene Province's rural population to wider Angolan air transport networks.
Runways at Xangongo Airport (XGN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7400 ft (2256 m) | 97 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Xangongo Airport (XGN)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Xangongo Airport (XGN)
- Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) — 82.9 km (51.5 mi)
- Ondangwa Airport (OND) — 163.0 km (101.3 mi)
- Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD) — 252.0 km (156.6 mi)
- Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ) — 344.0 km (213.8 mi)
- Menongue Airport (SPP) — 375.9 km (233.6 mi)
- Tsumeb Airport (TSB) — 404.1 km (251.1 mi)
- Albano Machado Airport (NOV) — 447.1 km (277.8 mi)
- Grootfontein Airport (GFY) — 459.8 km (285.7 mi)
Xangongo Airport (XGN) serves Angola's remote Cunene Province near Namibia, supporting rural connectivity and post-war regional development in southern Angola.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Xangongo Airport?
The IATA code for Xangongo Airport is XGN.
What is the ICAO code for Xangongo Airport?
The ICAO code for Xangongo Airport is FNXA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.