Cabinda Airport

FNCA / CAB

Cabinda, AO

Last Updated
Jul 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FNCA 041000Z VRB03KT 9999 SCT010 BKN014 OVC023 23/18 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
OVC 2,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,066 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,466 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,366 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Cabinda Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (66 ft)
Pressure Alt
-17 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 959 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NCA
36
18

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
36/18 8,202 ft 98 ft ASP 360° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FNCA

5,745 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.2%
MVFR
30.2%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
0.4%

Cabinda Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from 19°C to 58°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 4.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.1%
N
1.5%
S
46.4%
W
8.3%
NE
1%
NW
1.6%
SE
10.2%
SW
19.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°C
Range: 19°C to 58°C
19°C 58°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February March April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 36/18
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,745 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cabinda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FNCA
IATA Code: CAB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Cabinda
Country: AO
Latitude: -5.596990°
Longitude: 12.188400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 36/18
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cabinda Airport

Overview

Cabinda Airport serves the Cabinda Province in northern Angola, positioned near the Atlantic coastline of this strategically important enclave. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 66 feet mean sea level, it supports regional transportation and likely serves both civilian and potential military logistics for the Cabinda region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable maritime weather conditions, including possible sea breezes and occasional low visibility scenarios. Given its equatorial position at coordinates -5.596990, 12.188400, pilots can expect relatively consistent temperature ranges and potential convective activity typical of tropical maritime environments.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (36/18) with an impressive 8,202-foot asphalt surface, providing substantial length for most medium and large aircraft operations. Its geographic position in northern Angola creates a unique operational environment, with potential terrain considerations related to coastal and equatorial landscape characteristics.

Approach Considerations

The 36/18 runway orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios, with approach strategies likely influenced by prevailing coastal wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate standard approach procedures consistent with medium-sized airport protocols, maintaining heightened awareness of local geographical and meteorological variables during arrival and departure sequences.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
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.