Airport Overview
The N’Djamena-Hassan Djamous International Airport is the only international airport in Chad, based in the capital, N’Djamena. The airport has a single asphalt runway that serves both a civilian and a military purpose. The runway is sandwiched between a civilian terminal and military installation located right outside the center of N’Djamena. Commercial airlines that operate at N’Djamena International Airport include Air France, ASKY Airlines, Cameroon Airlines, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Sudan Airlines and Tchadia Airlines (operations are down as of 2022), and Turkish Airlines.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Chad |
Province or District |
Chari Baguimi |
Nearest Town or City |
N’Djamena 1 km northwest of the city |
Airport’s Complete Name |
N’Djamena Hassan Djamous |
Latitude |
12.133689° |
Longitude |
15.034019° |
Elevation (ft and m) |
968 ft/ 295 m |
IATA Code |
NDJ |
ICAO Code |
FTTJ |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
ASECNA and ADAC |
Management Contact Person |
Djafar Assadick, NDJ Airport Manager |
Open From (hours) |
00:00 |
Open To (hours) |
24:00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
The Chad Civil Aviation Authority (ADAC) and the Agency for the Security of Arial Navigation (ASECNA) are the primary authorities on operations at N’Djamena International Airport. ASECNA’s role is reserved for matters related to meteorological information and safety assistance for air navigation. ASECNA’s involvement in Chad’s aviation sector is limited compared to ADAC, which acts as the primary civil aviation authority. The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) operates extensively from N’Djamena International Airport. In 2020, UNHAS had 93 different organizations (including NGOs, UN Agencies, and Government counterparts) utilizing their services.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Airport Companies Contact List.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2022 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
Total Aircraft Movements* *Including commercial, military, and humanitarian movements |
6403 |
533 |
18 |
Total Passengers |
No accurate data from 2022 available In 2016, there was about 220,000 total passengers. |
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Export Activity of the Airport (mt) |
960 |
80 |
2.6 |
Import Activity of the Airport (mt) |
<12 |
<1 |
<.1 |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
596 |
50 |
1.6 |
Runway
The single runway at N’Djamena international airport is up to international standards and in decent condition.
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2800 m x 45 m |
Orientation |
05 RWY/ 23 RWY |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad
There are no helicopter pads at the N’Djamena International Airport for civilian purposes. At the airport, Helicopters will typically land on a section of the runway. A single helipad exists at the military base in N’Djamena. The helipad is capable of accommodating helicopters as big as the MI-26.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
No |
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, 8 |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
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Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Boeing 747/ Ilyushin Il-76/ Antonov An-124 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Boeing 747/ Ilyushin Il-76/ Antonov An-124 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
46,750 |
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Storage Area (mt) |
1,650 |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
35 |
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
Customs Guidance
Customs procedures typically take 20 to 30 minutes. Arriving passengers exit the plane outside on the tarmac and walk to the terminal where they must go up the stairs to the second floor and begin to fill out declaration forms and present their identification to customs officials. Customs officials primarily speak French and Arabic. Once the documentation screening has been completed, arriving passengers will then walk down to the first floor to collect their luggage, put their luggage through a security scanner, and exit the terminal. Customs procedures differ for non-commercial flights. For UNHAS flights, check-in operations begin at the latest one hour and half before the flight and ends one hour before the aircraft take-off.
For more information on customs in Chad, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
There are currently five different storage buildings which are utilized for import and export storage. The total storage capacity is approximately 1,650 mt. Of the five facilities, four are used for import and only one is used for export storage. The facilities act as a transitory point as most items are typically stored in privately owned and operated warehouses located elsewhere in Ndjamena.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
For information on N’Djamena International Airport Landing and Navigation charges, please click on the link here.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (tons) |
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0 – 25 |
26-75 |
76-150 |
>150 |
Landing USD - $ |
6.58 USD/ton |
13.02 USD/ton |
18.21 USD/ton |
17.10 USD/ton |
Night Landing USD - $ |
130.64 USD |
130.64 USD |
165.48 USD |
165.48 USD |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
130.64 USD |
130.64 USD |
165.48 USD |
165.48 USD |
Parking |
$.20/hour/ton *First hour is free |
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Handling Charges |
$1,426/ flight |
FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
$1.25 |
Service Charge |
ASECNA 6 XAF/litre or 1¢/litre ADAC 3 XAF/litre or .5¢/litre |
CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES
Terminal charges were last updated on the 1st of August 2020.
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Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate (XAF) |
Rate (USD) |
Comments |
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Handling Charge |
300/kg |
50¢/kg |
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Break Bulk Fee |
20,000/waybill |
33.83$/waybill |
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Diplomatic Mail |
22,000/waybill |
37.2$/waybill |
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Hazardous Materials |
60,000/waybill |
101.45$/waybill |
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Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
No current capacity |
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Valuable materials |
120,000/waybill |
202.90$/waybill |
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Express charge (additional) |
20,000/waybill |
33.83$/waybill |
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Storage per Day |
10/kg/day |
1.7¢/kg/day |
7,500 XAF (12.70 USD) Minimum |
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Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
100/kg |
17¢/kg |
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International Air Waybill |
100/kg |
17¢/kg |
10,000 XAF (16.92 USD) Minimum |
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Local Air Waybill |
65/kg |
11¢/kg |
6,500 XAF (11 USD) Minimum |
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Air Waybill Documentation |
20,000/waybill |
33.83$/waybill |
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Diplomatic Mail |
100/kg |
17¢/kg |
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Storage Charges per Day |
10 |
1.7¢/kg |
7,500 XAF (12.7 USD) Minimum |
Agency Charges
Import Charges |
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ASECNA |
25 XAF/kg or 4¢/kg |
ADAC |
50 XAF/kg or 8¢/kg |
Export Charges |
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ASECNA |
10 XAF/kg or 1.7¢/kg |
ADAC |
100 XAF/kg or 17¢/kg |
Security
The airport has a good level of security with military personnel, metal detectors, and baggage scanners present. Security officers ensure that international standards are met and are available in case airport patrons need to report suspicious activity. Leaving baggage unattended can lead to destruction of the baggage or even criminal charges. The table below identifies security tax fees per traveller at N’Djamena International Airport.
National Traffic |
2,000 XAF or 3.38 USD |
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Regional Traffic |
2,500 XAF or 4.23 USD |
International Traffic |
3,500 XAF or 5.92 USD |