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The '''Albano Machado Airport''' {{airport codes|NOV|FNHU}} is a public airport southeast of [[Huambo]], the capital of [[Huambo Province]], [[Angola]]. It was formerly named the '''Nova Lisboa Airport''', since in colonial times the city was called Nova Lisboa, or New Lisbon.
The '''Albano Machado Airport''' {{airport codes|NOV|FNHU}} is a public airport southeast of [[Huambo]], the capital of [[Huambo Province]], [[Angola]]. It was formerly named '''Nova Lisboa Airport''', after the former name of the city.

The Huambo [[non-directional beacon]] (Ident: '''HU''') is located {{convert|2.2|nmi|km|1}} west of the Runway 29 threshold. The Huambo [[VOR-DME]] (Ident: '''VHU''') is located on the field.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://skyvector.com/?ll=-12.808877,15.75&chart=301&zoom=1|title=SkyVector: Flight Planning / Aeronautical Charts|website=skyvector.com|access-date=2017-07-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Huambo NDB |url=http://ourairports.com/navaids/HU/Huambo_NDB_AO/ |website=Our Airports |accessdate=30 August 2018}}</ref>


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations==
{{airport-dest-list
{{airport-dest-list
|[[TAAG Angola Airlines]] | [[Catumbela Airport|Catumbela]], [[Quatro de Fevereiro Airport|Luanda]], [[Lubango Airport|Lubango]], [[Menongue Airport|Menongue]], [[Ondjiva Pereira Airport|Ondjiva]]<ref>[http://www.taag.com/en/Destinations/Destination-guide/Country/Angola TAAG Angola destinations]</ref>
|[[TAAG Angola Airlines]] | [[Catumbela Airport|Catumbela]], [[Quatro de Fevereiro Airport|Luanda]], [[Lubango Airport|Lubango]], [[Menongue Airport|Menongue]], [[Ondjiva Pereira Airport|Ondjiva]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.taag.com/en/Destinations/Destination-guide/Country/Angola |title=TAAG Angola destinations |access-date=29 June 2016 |archive-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905182414/http://www.taag.com/en/Destinations/Destination-guide/Country/Angola |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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During the months of July and August in 1975, the airport operated as a bridge between Angola and Lisbon while the Angolan Civil War raged around the city. Several airlines operated special flights into the city: Swissair ([[Douglas DC-10]]), Transinternational Airlines ([[Douglas DC-8]]), TAP Portugal ([[Boeing 707]]s, [[Boeing 747|747]]), Perfect Tours (Boeing 707), and Overseas National Airways (DC-8).
During July and August 1975, the airport operated as a bridge between Angola and Lisbon while the Angolan Civil War raged around the city. Several airlines operated special flights into the city: Swissair ([[Douglas DC-10]]), Transinternational Airlines ([[Douglas DC-8]]), TAP Portugal ([[Boeing 707]]s, [[Boeing 747|747]]), Perfect Tours (Boeing 707), and Overseas National Airways (DC-8).


==Accidents and incidents==
==Accidents and incidents==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{NWS-current|FNHU|Huambo, Angola}}
*{{ASN|NOV}}
*{{ASN|NOV}}
*[https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=13/-12.8090/15.7597 OpenStreetMap - Huambo]
*[http://ourairports.com/airports/FNHU/pilot-info.html#general OurAirports - Albano Machado Airport]
*[http://ourairports.com/airports/FNHU/pilot-info.html#general OurAirports - Albano Machado Airport]


Latest revision as of 08:11, 11 August 2023

Albano Machado (Huambo) Airport

Nova Lisboa Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
ServesHuambo
Elevation AMSL5,587 ft / 1,703 m
Coordinates12°48′30″S 15°45′30″E / 12.80833°S 15.75833°E / -12.80833; 15.75833
Map
NOV is located in Angola
NOV
NOV
Location of Airport in Angola
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
11/29 2,660 8,727 Asphalt
Source: WAD[1] GCM[2] Landings.com[3]

The Albano Machado Airport (IATA: NOV, ICAO: FNHU) is a public airport southeast of Huambo, the capital of Huambo Province, Angola. It was formerly named Nova Lisboa Airport, after the former name of the city.

Airlines and destinations[edit]

AirlinesDestinations
TAAG Angola Airlines Catumbela, Luanda, Lubango, Menongue, Ondjiva[4]

During July and August 1975, the airport operated as a bridge between Angola and Lisbon while the Angolan Civil War raged around the city. Several airlines operated special flights into the city: Swissair (Douglas DC-10), Transinternational Airlines (Douglas DC-8), TAP Portugal (Boeing 707s, 747), Perfect Tours (Boeing 707), and Overseas National Airways (DC-8).

Accidents and incidents[edit]

  • On 3 September 1970. Douglas DC-3 G-AVPW of Hunting Surveys was substantially damaged when it was subjected to ground fire on take-off. Hydraulic lines were damaged and the fuel tanks ruptured. A successful emergency landing was made at Luanda Airport. The aircraft was repaired and returned to service.[5]
  • On 14 September 2011, 17 people, including 11 military personnel, died when an Angolan Air Force EMB-120 crashed shortly after take-off from Albano Machado airport. The plane was headed to Luanda Airport.

See also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • IL 76 at Huambo Airport in 2007
    IL 76 at Huambo Airport in 2007
  • Airport restaurant
    Airport restaurant
  • TAAG Boing 737-200 ready for boarding in 2007
    TAAG Boing 737-200 ready for boarding in 2007
  • Boarding TAAG 737-200 in 2007
    Boarding TAAG 737-200 in 2007
  • Departing Huambo
    Departing Huambo

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Airport information for Albano Machado Airport". World Aero Data. Archived from the original on 5 March 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) Data current as of October 2006.
  2. ^ Airport information for Albano Machado Airport at Great Circle Mapper.
  3. ^ "FNHU @ aerobaticsweb.org". Landings.com. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  4. ^ "TAAG Angola destinations". Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  5. ^ "G-AVPW Criminal Occurrence description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 20 October 2010.

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