Catumbela Airport

Overview

Catumbela Airport is a medium airport serving Catumbela, Angola, and it is identified by the codes CBT and FNCT. Sitting just 23 ft (7 m) above sea level, the airport is well placed for access to Angola’s central Atlantic coast and can be a practical arrival point for travellers heading into the wider Benguela area. For visitors, it is best thought of as a regional gateway: straightforward in purpose, easy to place on a map, and useful for orienting your onward journey.

Quick facts

• Airport name: Catumbela Airport
• IATA / ICAO: CBT / FNCT
• Airport type: Medium airport
• Location served: Catumbela, Angola
• Elevation: 23 ft (7 m)
• Runway: 02/20, 12139 ft, asphalt
• Time zone: Africa/Luanda

What travellers should know

One of the airport’s standout practical features is its long asphalt runway, 02/20, measuring 12139 ft, which indicates infrastructure capable of handling substantial aircraft operations. For passengers, that matters less as a technical detail than as a sign of a capable airfield with solid operating fundamentals. When planning your trip, remember that local time follows the Africa/Luanda time zone, which is useful for checking flight schedules, hotel arrivals, and ground transport timing. Because the airport sits at very low elevation near the coast, weather and daylight planning may feel more straightforward than at high-altitude airports, making Catumbela Airport a simple and functional entry point for travellers visiting this part of Angola.