2.2.9 Republic of the Congo Owando National Airport
Airport Overview
The airport is located near the city of Owando, in the Cuvette Region. Its buildings are in good condition and the runway is in excellent condition. The security installations are there but are not or never used. The main use of this airport is for Government visits, 3 to 4 times a month at the maximum. The access road is in very good conditions, so there is no major constraints in terms of accessibility. However, it is very important to meet with local authorities before reaching the airport. Most of the time the following authorizations are needed: Prefecture, mairie, and police.
Not being used frequently and its facilities not being properly maintained is a drawback, but the runway is nonetheless in excellent condition, and has the capacity of landing aircrafts such as Boeing 737. In terms of conditions of the landing strip, which is excellent, the airport of Owando is comparable to international airports.
The control tower is operated in Brazzaville, and coordinated with Olombo, and there is no phone network problems to report in the area.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province or region |
Cuvette |
Nearest city or town from airport and distance |
Owando (4 km) |
Airport’s complete name |
Owando |
Latitude |
-05.19421 |
Longitude |
15.929588 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
350 m |
IATA Code |
FTX |
ICAO Code |
FCOO |
Managing company of airport authority |
ASECNA / ANAC /Government |
Management Contact Person |
Mr Omboua Daniel |
NGO and/or UN presence at airport |
No |
Runways
Runway #1 |
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Dimensions |
1800 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
14/32 |
Surface |
Tar |
Condition |
Excellent |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo security screening |
No |
Runway lighting |
No |
Refueling capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
No |
Air traffic control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather information |
Yes |
Aircraft parking space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter fencing |
No |
Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Service Charges
The fuel can be brought from Brazzaville.
Royalties and Non-Objection Fees
N/A