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.

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4th Of February (FNLU) — 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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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-04

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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

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

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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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Active NOTAMs

A0055/18 caution

Movement area restriction

ACFT STANDS INSTALLED C1-08510181641S013140431677E C2-08510271296S013140212199E C3-08510361103S013135992506E FOR A/C TYPE B777-300ER A340-600 INST

2018-05-09 10:48:00 Until further notice

A0376/15 caution

Obstacle erected

TWO BUILDINGS ERECTED 1.987NM FM THR RWY 23 LAT 08492920S LONG 01315144E ALT 904FT ACFT CTN) CNN001I ADMIN MESSAGE

2015-10-31 00:00:00 Until further notice

A0378/15 caution