Chad - 2.2.27 Abeche National Airport
Airport Overview
The Abeche International airport is in decent condition and is considered one of the top secondary airports in Chad with an asphalt runway and refuelling capacity. Despite its international status, the airport at Abeche has not received international traffic in many years. The airport is fenced off and there are potential runway incursions but, overall, the airport is in good condition and has necessary security and communications infrastructure.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Chad |
Province or District |
Ouaddai |
Nearest Town or City |
Abeche 1.6 km |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Abeche Airport |
Latitude |
N13°50'00" |
Longitude |
E020°51'00" |
Elevation (ft and m) |
1837 ft, 560 m |
IATA Code |
ABE |
ICAO Code |
FTTC |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
ASECNA and ADAC |
Contact Person |
Mr Mahamat Ali (Provincial Transport Manager-Abeche) |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Airport Picture
Runway
Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
2800 m x35 m |
Runway Orientation |
RWY 09/ RWY 27 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
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Current Emergency Response Operations
UNHAS Flight Patterns in the East
With current operations in the East, Abeche Airport now has helicopter service to Arkoum, Ourang, and Zabout refugee sites.
For information on Chad Airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Airport Company Contact List
Fuel Services Charges
At Abeche International Airport the refuelling capacity is 140,000 litres per year.
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Price per Litre XAF |
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Jet A-1 |
800 XAF (1.26$/litre) |
Avgas |
Not available as of 02/22 |
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Airport Companies Contact List.