Chitato Airport (PGI)

Chitato Airport (PGI), designated by the ICAO as FNCH, is a regional aviation facility serving the municipality of Chitato and the nearby city of Dundo in the Lunda Norte Province of northeastern Angola. The airport operates from a single, functional passenger terminal building designed primarily to facilitate domestic regional travel and specialized charter flights supporting the region's significant diamond mining industry. It acts as a vital infrastructure link, connecting this remote border region to the national capital hub of Luanda. The terminal infrastructure provides basic essential services for travelers, featuring a simple waiting area and dedicated check-in counters for regional carriers like TAAG Angola Airlines. While the facility lacks large-scale commercial retail and dining options, it provides a sheltered environment for passengers and administrative support for flight crews. Travelers are advised to handle significant financial and dining needs in the Dundo city center, located approximately 2 miles (3 km) to the southeast, as on-site amenities for the public are limited. Operationally, the airport features a single 5,879-foot (1,792m) asphalt runway (13/31) and is equipped with non-directional beacons (NDB) to support regional navigation. The IATA code 'PGI' is historically derived from the town's colonial-era name, Portugalía. While much of the province's major commercial traffic has recently transitioned to the newer and larger Dundo Airport (DUE), Chitato remains an important base for private aviation, government transport, and emergency services in the Lunda Norte region.