Airports / Angola / XGN
Xangongo Airport.
Xangongo, Angola · 3,635 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
8 ratings
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Operators based
3,635
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 6
Angola airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 8 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Angola fields.
45 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE).
Overview
Xangongo Airport (FNXA / XGN) sits in Xangongo, Angola, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 3,635 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list XGN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE, 45 nm), Ondangwa Airport (OND, 88 nm), and Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD, 136 nm). The field has a single 7,400-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from XGN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from XGN to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
FNXA
IATA
XGN
FAA / Local
FNXA
Elevation
3,635 ft
Coordinates
16.7554° S · 14.9653° 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 3,635 ft, XGN sits higher than 64% of the 22 Angola fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,400 ft
- 03/217,400 ft × 97 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,400 ft
XGN's 7,400 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.
- 45nmVPENgjiva Pereira AirportNgiva
- 88nmONDOndangwa AirportOndangwa
- 136nmSDDLubango Mukanka International AirportLubango
- 186nmMSZWelwitschia Mirabilis International AirportMoçâmedes
- 203nmSPPMenongue AirportMenongue
- 218nmTSBTsumeb AirportTsumeb
Location
Open the full mapFNXA · Xangongo Airport · Xangongo, Angola
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from XGN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,916 nm | 14h 9m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,013 nm | 14h 23m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,112 nm | 14h 37m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,114 nm | 14h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,141 nm | 14h 41m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,546 nm | 15h 37m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,639 nm | 15h 50m |
| Houston (HOU) | 6,935 nm | 16h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use XGN?
- Xangongo Airport's longest paved runway is 7,400 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 XGN?
- Xangongo Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,400 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to XGN?
- The closest alternate is Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE), about 45 nm away, followed by Ondangwa Airport (OND) at 88 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from XGN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 9m (5,916 nm), New York about 14h 23m (6,013 nm), Miami about 14h 37m (6,112 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.