Airports / Angola / VHC
Saurimo Airport.
Saurimo, Angola · 3,584 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
111 ratings
0
Operators based
3,584
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 6
Angola airports by Google rating
3.6★ across 111 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Angola fields.
129 nm
To the nearest alternate
Luena Airport (LUO).
Overview
Located in Saurimo, Angola, Saurimo Airport (FNSA / VHC) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 3,584 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
VHC has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Luena Airport (LUO, 129 nm), Dundo Airport (DUE, 139 nm), and Malanje Airport (MEG, 244 nm). VHC offers a single 11,155-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of VHC vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from VHC, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
FNSA
IATA
VHC
FAA / Local
FNSA
Elevation
3,584 ft
Coordinates
9.6891° S · 20.4319° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Angola fields
state range 15–5,778 ft
At 3,584 ft, VHC sits higher than 59% of the 22 Angola fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,155 ft
- 13/3111,155 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,155 ft
VHC's 11,155 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 129nmLUOLuena AirportLuena
- 139nmDUEDundo AirportChitato
- 244nmMEGMalanje AirportMalanje
- 258nmKGAKananga AirportKananga
- 262nmSVPKuito AirportKuito
- 284nmMJMMbuji Mayi AirportMbuji Mayi
Location
Open the full mapFNSA · Saurimo Airport · Saurimo, Angola
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VHC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,871 nm | 14h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,986 nm | 14h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,135 nm | 14h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,225 nm | 14h 53m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,232 nm | 14h 54m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,573 nm | 15h 41m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,608 nm | 15h 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,028 nm | 16h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VHC?
- Saurimo Airport's longest paved runway is 11,155 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at VHC?
- Saurimo Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,155 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VHC?
- The closest alternate is Luena Airport (LUO), about 129 nm away, followed by Dundo Airport (DUE) at 139 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VHC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 3m (5,871 nm), New York about 14h 19m (5,986 nm), Washington DC about 14h 40m (6,135 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.