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FNCT/CBT METAR & TAF Catumbela Airport

Catumbela, Benguela ProvinceElevation 23 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR14 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
340@5
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0100Z (2:00 AM local) · 14 min old

FNCT is currently VFR. Winds are from the north at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. No cloud information was reported.

WIND
340° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (12:00 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (1:00 PM local)

FNCT forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 03Z with IFR possible (LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 03Z to 05Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

IFR
VFR
VFR
0000Z1:00 AM0224Z3:24 AM0448Z5:48 AM0712Z8:12 AM0936Z10:36 AM1200Z1:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT TEMPO BR OVC BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›PROB40 forecast: ceiling 800 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 340° at 5 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for FNCT. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

02/20
Dimensions
12,139 x 145 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
23 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1704Z 6:04 PM
Sunrise
0435Z 5:35 AM
Loggable night
1726Z (6:26 PM local) → 0413Z (5:13 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1704Z (6:04 PM local) → 0435Z (5:35 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1804Z (7:04 PM local) → 0335Z (4:35 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Catumbela Airport is in Catumbela, Benguela Province. Field elevation 23 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFNCT / CBT
RegionBenguela Province
CountryAngola
Coordinates-12.4792, 13.4869
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

FNLB Lobito Airport
7 NM NE
FNBG Benguela Airport
9 NM SW
AO-0070 Dombe Grande Airfield
39 NM SW
AO-0065 Caimbambo Airport
45 NM SE
AO-0064 Ganda Airport
75 NM SE
AO-0043 Balombo Airport
76 NM E
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗FNCT on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FNCT have a METAR?
Yes. FNCT has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FNCT have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FNCT; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FNCT?
FNCT sits at 23 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FNCT?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.