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Angola's central highland gateway serving Huambo region.
Location
Huambo, Angola
Albano Machado Airport, known by its IATA code NOV and ICAO code FNHU, is the primary commercial airport serving Huambo, Angola's second-largest city located in the central highlands. The airport plays a vital role in connecting Huambo with the capital Luanda and other Angolan cities, supporting both passenger and cargo operations.
The airport was named after Albano Machado, and it serves as an important regional hub in central Angola. Huambo is a major agricultural and commercial center, and the airport supports the economic activity of the surrounding region. TAAG Angola Airlines operates scheduled services connecting Huambo to Luanda and other domestic destinations.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal handling domestic and limited international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Huambo city center is primarily via taxis and private vehicles, as no formal public transit system serves the airport.
Airlines here
TAAG Angola Airlines is the primary carrier operating scheduled domestic routes through Albano Machado Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Angola's central highlands at an elevation of approximately 1,700 meters above sea level.
- ›Huambo is Angola's second-largest city, making this airport strategically significant.
- ›The airport supports both passenger and cargo operations for the central Angola region.
- ›TAAG Angola Airlines operates the primary scheduled services from this airport.
- ›The airport underwent rehabilitation efforts following Angola's civil conflict, which ended in 2002.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
