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4th Of February (FNLU/LAD) — Luanda, Angola
4th Of February (FNLU/LAD) serves Luanda, Angola. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05/23, 07/25). Field elevation is 243 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Observed Activity
· Sep 11
5 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 08:00Z
2026-08-112026-09-11
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FNLU
- Name: 4th Of February
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -8.85837
- Longitude: 13.2312
- Elevation: 243 ft
- Country: Angola
- Municipality: Luanda
- IATA Code: LAD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: FNAN
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Distance from City: 4.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 12190 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (VNA 112.70), NDB (LU 258 kHz)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Runway 05 has 500 ft displaced threshold. Mag heading 050/230. ILS/DME on RWY 23 (ILD 110.30 MHz, 3.00° GP).
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 8530 X 197
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (VNA 112.70), NDB (LU 258 kHz)
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Mag heading 075/255. Visual approaches only — no published instrument procedures for this runway.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 119.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 129.500 MHz
- ATIS: Not published in any open source. TWR 118.10, 121.900, APP 119.10 are confirmed. ATIS frequency is not publicly available (behind paywall on Universal Weather/AC-U-KWIK). MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
4th Of February operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: FNLU closed to ALL commercial flights on 1 March 2026. Replaced by Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (ICAO: FNBJ, IATA: NBJ — NOT FNAG/NJB), 40 km south in Icolo e Bengo. TAAG moved all ops 19 Oct 2025 (last flight: B777-300ER to Lisbon at 23:50). Remaining airlines (Royal Air Maroc, Turkish, ASKY, Airlink) transferred by 1 Mar 2026. GA/military status at FNLU unconfirmed — no closure NOTAM found, no official statement on continued private ops.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +244 222338596
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +244 442352387
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.aeroporto-luanda.com
- Remarks: Operator: ENANA EP. INAVIC AIS email: [email protected], address: Rua Miguel de Melo 96, 6º Andar, Luanda. ENANA HQ: Rua 21 de Janeiro, Aeroporto Internacional 4 de Fevereiro, C.P. 841, Luanda (www.enana.co.ao). GHASSIST is the commercial ground handler (since 1997). Best Fly operates the GA FBO.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: +244 222338596
- Remarks: Not slot coordinated. Landing permit required for ALL flight types (private, charter, cargo) via INAVIC. Standard lead time 72h, MEDEVAC 6h, cargo 7 days. INAVIC: fax +244 222390529, email [email protected].
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs operates H24. Landing permit required for all flights (72h lead time via INAVIC). Permit valid for 72 hours. MEDEVAC flights: 6h notice possible.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 12.00 USD per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: 6.00 USD per metric ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: GHASSIST is primary ground handler (since 1997, owned by TAAG/ENANA). Alternative: Best Fly FBO (24h ops, own fuel bowser). Handling is mandatory. INAVIC charges civil aviation royalty per passenger. ENANA charges one-time airport authority fee.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Sonangol is the sole supplier. Best Fly operates dedicated fuel bowser for executive aircraft. AVGAS reportedly unavailable. Fuel availability subject to confirmation.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Crew: no visa required with valid passport + uniform + crew ID (use GENDEC). Passengers: most nationalities require visa obtained in advance. E-visa available for 60+ countries. Visa-free bilateral: South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Mozambique, São Tomé e Príncipe (up to 30 days, max 90/year). Visa fee: USD 120. Passport must have 6 months validity + 2 blank pages. Yellow fever certificate required.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 00:00
- Curfew End: 00:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew; airport operates H24. Noise certificate required as part of landing permit documentation.
Alternates
FNPA
- ICAO: FNPA
- Name: Porto Amboim Airport
- Distance (NM): 116.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
FNUG
- ICAO: FNUG
- Name: Uige Airport
- Distance (NM): 130.5
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
FNNG
- ICAO: FNNG
- Name: Negage Airport
- Distance (NM): 138.8
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Angola Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 7d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 7 working days recommended; minimum 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 7 working days recommended; minimum 48 working hours
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require overflight and landing permits. AOC not required for private aircraft.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at FNLU?
- The tower frequency at 4th Of February is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FNLU?
- 4th Of February offers JET A-1.
- Does FNLU require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for 4th Of February (Angola).
- Is customs available at FNLU?
- Yes, customs at 4th Of February is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is FNLU located?
- 4th Of February (FNLU) is located in Luanda, Angola.
- What is the IATA code for FNLU?
- The IATA code for 4th Of February is LAD.
- How long is the runway at FNLU?
- The main runway at 4th Of February (05/23) measures 12190 X 148.
- Does FNLU have an ILS approach?
- Yes, 4th Of February has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05/23.
- Is FNLU a port of entry?
- Yes, 4th Of February is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.