Albano Machado Airport


The Albano Machado Airport 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 Huambo non-directional beacon is located west of the Runway 29 threshold. The Huambo VOR-DME is located on the field.

Airlines and destinations

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, Transinternational Airlines, TAP Portugal, Perfect Tours, and Overseas National Airways.

Accidents and incidents