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2.2.1 Comoros Moroni Prince Saïd Ibrahim International Airport
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Airport Overview

Moroni International Airport is the main airport of Comoros and the only one that receives regular international flights. It is under the supervision of the public company ADC (Aéroports Des Comores) for the functional part and ASECNA for the air security part. The airport is divided into several buildings: a terminal for domestic flights, a terminal for international flights and a small cargo terminal. In 2018, more than 160,000 passengers passed through the international terminal at Prince Said Ibrahim Airport.

The airport connects the island of Grande Comore with the other two islands of the country and Mayotte with several daily flights, as well as Madagascar, South Africa, Kenya, Reunion, Seychelles, and Turkey.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Comoros

Province or District

Grande Comore

Ngazidja

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Moroni

20 (km)

Airport’s Complete Name

Aéroport International de Moroni Prince Saïd Ibrahim

Latitude

-11.53657

Longitude

43.27128

Elevation

28 m (92 ft)

IATA Code

HAH

ICAO Code

FMCH

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Aéroports Des Comores  (ADC)

Management Contact Person

Mr Mondoha ABDOULAY, Airport Commandant

+269 3600002

a.abdoumondoha@gmail.com

Open From

6h00 local time

Open To

23h00 local time


Airport Picture


Description and Contacts of Key Companies

National Agency for Civil Aviation and Meteorology (Agence nationale de l’aviation civile et de la météorologie - ANACM)

Agency responsible for the management, control and regulation of Comorian aeronautical activities.

Nassur BEN ALI, General Director

+269 3210076

dg@anacm-comores.com


Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (Agence pour la sécurité de la navigation aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar - ASECNA)

It provides air traffic control, aircraft guidance, and the installation and maintenance of security organs at Comoros airports.

Mr JALIM, General Director

+269 3600009

asnacom@comorestelecom.km


Com’ Air Assistance

Com Air Assistance is a company providing ground support and handling operations. They assist the passengers; ensuring the loading and the unloading of the luggage and the freight.

Jaffar AFIDHEOU, Technical Director

+269 3644411

hdjanfa@yahoo.com


Société Comores Hydrocarbures

The company Comores Hydrocarbures is in charge of the refuelling of the aircraft.

Saïd MOHAMED, Head of Depot

+269 3221424


For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/


Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2018

Total Aircraft Movements

3402

Total Passengers

167 651

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS)

None

The airport is not served by cargo flights on a regular basis. Once or twice a month, the ASTRAL company flies from Nairobi or Da-Es-Salam depending on the demand. Booking cargo on this flight can be done through Com’Air Assistance or with a regular freight forwarder.

The rest of the freight arrives with conventional passenger aircraft but remains negligible.


Runways

The runway is in good condition, the ADC has an inspection service and a maintenance service that takes care of maintenance when necessary.

The security elements (e.g. lighting) are under the responsibility of ASECNA which also has an inspection and maintenance service.

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

2900 m x 45 m

Orientation

02 / 20

Surface

Asphalt

Helicopter Pad(s)

Comoros Moroni International Airport Prince Saïd Ibrahim has no helicopter pad.


Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

No

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

No

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax transport to airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes, Level 7

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

No

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

n/a

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

Yes

VOR

Yes

ILS

Yes



Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

B747

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

 B747

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²)

35126 m2

Storage Area (m3 and MT)

375 m2

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (MT)

1 x 7 MT

1 x 23 MT

Max Height

(m)

1 x 3.5 m

1x 7 m

Loading Ramps

Yes

Other Comments

Com Air assistance  has baggage trolleys and small containers drawn by tractors, but is not equipped in dollies.

Customs Guidance

The customs offices are located at the freight hangar from 7:30 to 14:30 (except Sunday). If the documents are up to date it is possible to clear a container in the day. If, after 15 days, a person has failed to submit the necessary documents for customs clearance, the customs officers will make financial penalties.

For more information on customs in Comoros, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 


Storage Facilities

There is a small warehouse (cargo terminal) next to the international terminal operated by Com'air Assistance under customs supervision.


Airfield Costs

Navigation Charges

Payments have to be done to three different companies:

  • ASECNA : Navigation / Landing (50%)
  • ADC : Parking / Landing (50%)
  • Com’Air Assistance : Handling

Moroni International Airport Navigation Charges

Fuel Services Charges

Only JET A-1 is available. A storage area managed by Comores Hydrocarbure with a capacity of 630 m3 + 2x150 m3 is present in the airport zone. They deploy a tanker upon flight companies requests.


Price per Litre

Jet A-1

500 KMF / 1.12 USD

Avgas

Not available

Cargo Terminal Charges

Import Charges

Type of Charge

Rate USD - $ per kg

Comments

Handling Charge

0 to 45 kg – 3000 KMF

46 to 75 kg – 5000 KMF

76 to 115 kg – 7000 KMF

116 to 145 kg – 9000 KMF

145 to 175 kg – 11000 KMF

176 to 195 kg – 13000 KMF

196 to 225 kg – 15000 KMF

226 to 285 kg – 20000 KMF

286 to 315 kg – 23000 KMF

316 to 345 kg – 25000 KMF

346 to 405 kg – 27000 KMF

406 to 435 kg – 30000 KMF

436 to 475 kg – 32000 KMF

476 to 550 kg – 34000 KMF

N/A

Break Bulk Fee

Same rates as for conventional handling fees

N/A

Diplomatic Mail

Same rates as for conventional handling fees

Must open an official account with Com'Air Assistance, payments are  made monthly

Strong Room – per consignment

N/A

N/A

Cold Storage Fee

N/A

N/A

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours

No extra charge, but only possible in case of emergency

Customs must be informed beforehand

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt

N/A

N/A

Storage per Day

Weight (kg) x 50 KMF x Number of days

Grace period: 7 days



Export

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo

0 to 45 kg – 3000 KMF

46 to 75 kg – 5000 KMF

76 to 115 kg – 7000 KMF

116 to 145 kg – 9000 KMF

145 to 175 kg – 11000 KMF

176 to 195 kg – 13000 KMF

196 to 225 kg – 15000 KMF

226 to 285 kg – 20000 KMF

286 to 315 kg – 23000 KMF

316 to 345 kg – 25000 KMF

346 to 405 kg – 27000 KMF

406 to 435 kg – 30000 KMF

436 to 475 kg – 32000 KMF

476 to 550 kg – 34000 KMF

N/A

International Air Waybill

N/A

Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders

Local Air Waybill

N/A

Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation

N/A

Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders

Air Way Bill Documentation

N/A

Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders

Diplomatic Mail

N/A

N/A

Storage Charges per Day

Weight (kg) x 50 KMF x Number of days

Grace period: 7 days



Air-bridge Charges

There are no air-bridges charges.


Security

The airport is not fully fenced although the open areas are difficult to access and are constantly monitored by the Gendarmerie, which provides security and surveillance missions throughout the airport area.

The Air and Border Police are responsible for the security and surveillance of people and property inside the terminal.

The entrance to the airport is controlled by a Comorian armed forces battalion based nearby and ready to intervene if needed.

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