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FNUB/SDD METAR & TAF Lubango Mukanka International Airport

Lubango, Huíla ProvinceElevation 5,778 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
UNKNOWNMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
UNKNOWN
ceiling & visibility
WIND
140@5
steady
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
7,114 ft
+1,336 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0100Z (2:00 AM local) · More than 1 hour old

FNUB is currently UNKNOWN. Winds are from the southeast at 5 knots. Visibility was not reported. No cloud information was reported.

WIND
140° at 5 kt
Steady.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
18°C / 15°C
64°F / 59°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.30 inHg
1026.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

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

FNUB forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 11Z to 12Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 00Z to 11Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

BKN0303,000 ft
0000Z1:00 AM0224Z3:24 AM0448Z5:48 AM0712Z8:12 AM0936Z10:36 AM1200Z1:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Flight category could not be determined.

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 UNKNOWN, wind from 140° at 5 kt, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 7,114 ft (field elevation 5,778 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1028 140°140°5 kt140°140° 5140°
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30 kt
35 kt
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50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
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105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
140° at 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 103 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
10
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
4 kt R
BEST
28
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

10/28
Dimensions
10,335 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
7,114 ft
Pressure altitude
5,398 ft
Field elevation
5,778 ft MSL
Temperature
18°C (64°F)
Dewpoint
15°C (59°F)
Altimeter
30.30 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1706Z 6:06 PM
Sunrise
0432Z 5:32 AM
Loggable night
1728Z (6:28 PM local) → 0410Z (5:10 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1706Z (6:06 PM local) → 0432Z (5:32 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1806Z (7:06 PM local) → 0332Z (4:32 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

Lubango Mukanka International Airport is in Lubango, Huíla Province. Field elevation 5,778 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFNUB / SDD
RegionHuíla Province
CountryAngola
Coordinates-14.9248, 13.5767
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.9
AFIS
AFIS

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AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

AO-0055 Bentiaba Airfield
80 NM NW
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗FNUB on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FNUB have a METAR?
Yes. FNUB has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FNUB have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FNUB; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FNUB?
FNUB sits at 5,778 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FNUB?
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.