Regional airport · Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory
Diego Garcia NSF
- Elevation
- 9 ft
- Coordinates
- 7°19′S 72°25′E
- Local time
- Indian/Chagos
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Field information
FJDG runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Indian/Chagos
Country
British Indian Ocean Territory
IO
Municipality
Diego Garcia
Elevation
9 ft
Position
-7.3133, 72.4111
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FJDG.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Diego Garcia NSF (FJDG / NKW) in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FJDG is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FJDG
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – British Indian Ocean Territory
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of British Indian Ocean Territory. Applicable permit lead times for British Indian Ocean Territory are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for British Indian Ocean Territory are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at FJDG
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FJDG covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at FJDG
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FJDG is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FJDG
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FJDG: 7° 18′ 48″ S 72° 24′ 40″ E; elevation 9 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Diego Garcia
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Diego Garcia. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FJDG.
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Cargo Operations at FJDG
Support for freighter operations into FJDG covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FJDG sits in the network
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Operating into FJDG?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Diego Garcia NSF — one desk for the whole trip.