Rivungo Airport

Cessation of military utility and economic non-viability. The airfield was a strategic military strip whose purpose became obsolete with the end of the Angolan Civil War. Located in an extremely remote area with minimal economic activity, there was no civilian or commercial justification to maintain its operation, leading to its abandonment.

The site is abandoned and derelict. Satellite imagery confirms the runway outline is still visible but is completely overgrown with grass, shrubs, and small trees, rendering it unusable for any aviation purposes. There is no remaining infrastructure such as buildings, hangars, or navigation aids. The area has largely reverted to the natural savanna landscape.

The airport was a strategic military airstrip during the Angolan Civil War (1975-2002). Its location in the Cuando Cubango province, a major theatre of the war, made it critical for military logistics. Operations would have included:
- Resupply of troops with ammunition, food, and equipment.
- Transport of personnel and troop deployments.
- Medical evacuations (CASEVAC).
- Serving as a Forward Operating Base (FOB) for forces operating deep within southeastern Angola, likely used by either the Angolan government forces (FAPLA) and their Cuban allies, or by UNITA rebels and their supporters, such as the South African Defence Force (SADF). The runway's length (approximately 1.8 km) suggests it was capable of handling tactical transport aircraft like the C-130 Hercules and Antonov An-26, which were common in the conflict. It is one of at least two airstrips in the Rivungo area, suggesting a high level of military-strategic importance during the war.

Extremely low to none. There are no known official plans or proposals to rehabilitate or reopen this specific airstrip (AO-0015). The town of Rivungo is served by another airstrip (Rivungo Airport, ICAO: FNRV), which, while also basic, is the recognized airfield for the community. Any future investment in local air infrastructure would almost certainly focus on upgrading the existing FNRV airport rather than clearing and rebuilding this abandoned one.