Airport Overview
Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (IATA: PNR, ICAO: FCPP), is an airport located in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo. It is one of two international airports in the country, the other being Brazzaville Maya-Maya Airport. The airport was inaugurated in 1934; a new passenger terminal opened in 2006. Another terminal is presently under construction. In 2015, the airport served 780,412 passengers and international flight are available with several air companies including Air France, Cameroon Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South African Airlines, ASKY, Air Cote d’Ivoire and Royal Air Maroc, TAAG as well as other cargo airlines like Ethiopians air lines. Cargo flights serve Maya-Maya airport to deliver fresh food. For cargo handling the operation has been commissioned to Congo Handling, which is a subsidiary of the French based Group Europe Handling. Different shipping companies have office at the airport. A customs office is also present.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Republic of The Congo |
Province or District |
Kouilou |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Pointe Noire |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Agostinho Neto |
Latitude |
-4.81472222 |
Longitude |
11.88638889 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
17 m |
IATA Code |
PNR |
ICAO Code |
FCPP |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
AERCO |
Management Contact Person |
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Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For information on the Airport Company Contact Lists, please see the followings link: 4.5 Republic of the Congo Airport Companies Contact List
For information on the government contact lists, please see the followings link: 4.1 Republic of the Congo Government Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com
For more information on companies operating within the Maya-Maya airport can be found at: http://www.pointenoire-airport.com/assistance-companies/ . These include Assistance Companies (SNPC, SERVAIR Congo, Congo Handling), car rental companies, baggage services, and the international business lounge.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
In 2015, the airport served 780,412 passengers and international flight are available with several air companies including Air France, Cameroon Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South African Airlines, ASKY, Air Cote d’Ivoire and Royal Air Maroc, TAAG as well as other cargo airlines like Ethiopians airlines. Unfortunately, more updated data were not available and/or were difficult to have from the authorities.
Performance for 2015 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
25,566 |
N/A |
N/A |
Total Passengers |
780,412 |
N/A |
N/A |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
99,672 |
N/A |
N/A |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
The authorities to be contacted for further information about performance and capacities of the airport are ANAC and AERCO. Unfortunately, at the time of the last LCA, this information was not made available. We have to rely on 2015 data, taking into account that both capacity and performance have increased over the time, which are mainly due to renovations in the infrastructure itself.
Runways
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2600 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
17 / 35 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
The runways are in good condition, at the standards of an international airport. Maintenance is key to make sure these will stay in conditions over the years, this has therefore to be monitored.
Airport Infrastructure Details
A new terminal has been constructed and inaugurated in 2016. The level of maintenance of equipment is good.
Here is the Airport website for further information: http://www.pointenoire-airport.com/
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
No |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
The regulation of civil aviation in the Republic of Congo falls under the Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation; ANAC is the government agency that manages and administers the airports. For airspace security and navigation of aircrafts the responsibility has been commissioned to ASECNA. It is a regional company that manages the aviation security of several African airports including Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. Among its tasks is to assure:
- Control of the airspace circulation
- Guidance of airplanes
- Transmission of technical and traffic messages
- Information about flights arrivals and departures
- Meteorological information
- Guidance of flights inside the airport and terminal approaches
- Fire emergency services
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
MD-11 or IL-76 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
MD-11 or IL-76 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
10,000 |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
No Storage |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
N/A |
Max Height (m) |
N/A |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
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Other Comments |
Hi Loaders can reach the upper deck of a B747 |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Republic of The Congo, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
For cargo handling the operation has been commissioned to Congo Handling, which is a subsidiary of the French-based Group Europe Handling. The airport has no proper storage capacity in the airport perimeter. Information and contacts of Congo Handling can be found in other sections of this document
Airfield Costs
For more information on AERCO Charges and Fees, you can contact AERCO or ANAC authorities in the contact lists sections of this document
Note #1: Night landing hours are between 18:00 – 06:00 hours when lights are being used.
- Night landing fee is XAF 83,746 for aircraft up to and equal to 75 MT and XAF 106,079 for aircrafts above 75 MT
- Note #2: Parking charges are for each hour or part thereof (first 2 hours free)
- Note #3: All of these charges are administered by ANAC & ANSECA and are the same for all airports in Congo
- Note #4: ANAC will charge a freight fee on all cargo of XAF 40/kg
Navigation Charges
Night landing hours are between 18:00 – 6,00 hours. Parking charges are for each hour or part there of; first 2 hours free. These charges are administered by the ANAC &ASECNA and are the same for all airports in Republic of Congo from 26 Mt and upwards each weight class fee comes on top of the former one. Over flight fees depends on route and can be very fluctuant.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
2,087 |
5,877 |
5,510 |
Landing USD - $ |
14,105 |
322,602 |
1,095,975 |
Night Landing USD - $ |
83,746 |
106,079 |
106,079 |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
83,746 |
106,079 |
106,079 |
Parking |
83,746 |
106,079 |
106,079 |
Handling Charges |
MTOW x XAF 120/hour |
MTOW x XAF 120/hour |
MTOW x XAF 120/hour |
Fuel Service Charges
Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
600 |
Avgas |
N/A |
Cargo Terminal Charges
There is no tariff for handling charges which must be negotiated with the cargo handling company either on a case by case base or in contractual form. Price level will depend on frequency of flights. Some standard examples are given below.
Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Handling Charge |
115 + 3% Tax |
Break Bulk Fee |
Included in Handling charges |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
+50% (+25% Sunday) |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
3 days free, and depends on cargo value |
Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
115 + 3% tax |
International Air Waybill |
N/A |
Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
Storage Charges per Day |
Depend on the type and value of cargo |
Aircraft Handling Schedule |
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Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) |
Aircraft Model |
Charges (XAF) |
0 – 1,500 |
C172 |
Charges quoted on demand |
1,501 – 2,500 |
C205 |
Charges quoted on demand |
2,501 – 5,000 |
C208 |
Charges quoted on demand |
5,001 – 10,000 |
DC-3 |
Charges quoted on demand |
10,001 – 20,000 |
Dash-7 |
Charges quoted on demand |
20,001 – 40,000 |
Dash-8 |
525,000 + 50% night (22.00 - 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
40,001 – 80,000 |
An-12 |
840,000 + 50% night (22.00 - 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
80,001 – 120,000 |
B757 |
Charges quoted on demand |
120,001 – 180,000 |
B767 |
2,310,000 50% night (22.00 - 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
180,001 – 300,000 |
IL-76 (190m) |
1,575,000 50% night (22.00 - 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
300,001 and over |
AN-124 |
3,150,000 50% night (22.00 - 06:00) + 25% Sunday |
Air-Bridge Charges
N/A
Security
Overall good security at and around the airport, including access roads.