Albano Machado Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Huambo, Angola. Its IATA code is NOV and its ICAO code is FNHU. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,587 ft (1,703 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 8,727 ft (2,660 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NOV
- ICAO code
- FNHU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 5,587 ft (1,703 m)
- Coordinates
- -12.8089, 15.7605
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,281 ft · 1,000 m | — | UNK | No |
| 11/29 | 8,727 ft · 2,660 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Albano Machado Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CBT Catumbela Airport | Catumbela, Angola | 249 km · 155 mi |
| SPP Menongue Airport | Menongue, Angola | 295 km · 183 mi |
| SDD Lubango Mukanka International Airport | Lubango, Angola | 333 km · 207 mi |
| MEG Malanje Airport | Malanje, Angola | 370 km · 230 mi |
| VPE Ngjiva Pereira Airport | Ngiva, Angola | 471 km · 293 mi |
| MSZ Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport | Moçâmedes, Angola | 476 km · 296 mi |
| NBJ Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport | Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo), Angola | 485 km · 301 mi |
| OND Ondangwa Airport | Ondangwa, Namibia | 564 km · 350 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NOV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 1,975 | 1,227 | 1,066 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,027 | 3,745 | 3,255 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,160 | 3,828 | 3,326 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,635 | 4,123 | 3,582 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,995 | 4,347 | 3,777 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,022 | 4,363 | 3,792 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,317 | 4,547 | 3,951 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,034 | 4,992 | 4,338 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,849 | 6,120 | 5,318 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,892 | 6,768 | 5,881 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,726 | 7,286 | 6,331 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,836 | 7,354 | 6,391 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,998 | 8,077 | 7,018 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,052 | 8,110 | 7,048 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,894 | 8,633 | 7,502 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,837 | 9,219 | 8,011 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | AFIS | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Albano Machado Airport?
The IATA code of Albano Machado Airport is NOV and its ICAO code is FNHU.
Where is Albano Machado Airport located?
Albano Machado Airport is in Huambo, Huambo Province, Angola, at -12.8089, 15.7605.
What time zone is Albano Machado Airport in?
Albano Machado Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Albano Machado Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 8,727 ft (2,660 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Albano Machado Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Catumbela Airport (CBT), about 249 km (155 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.