
General aviation · Desroches, Seychelles
Desroches
- Elevation
- 10 ft
- Coordinates
- 5°42′S 53°39′E
- Local time
- Indian/Mahe
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Field information
FSDR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Indian/Mahe
Country
Seychelles
SC
Municipality
Desroches Island
Elevation
10 ft
Position
-5.6967, 53.6558
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FSDR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Desroches (FSDR / DES) in Desroches, Seychelles, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FSDR is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FSDR
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Seychelles
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Seychelles. Applicable permit lead times for Seychelles 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 Seychelles are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at FSDR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FSDR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FSDR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FSDR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FSDR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FSDR: 5° 41′ 48″ S 53° 39′ 21″ E; elevation 10 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Desroches
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Desroches. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FSDR.
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Cargo Operations at FSDR
Support for freighter operations into FSDR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FSDR sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- FSALAlphonseAlphonse, Seychelles96 NM215°→
- FSIAMahe Island/Seychelles InternationalMahe Island, Seychelles127 NM061°→
- FSPPPraslin (Iles des Palmes)Praslin, Seychelles147 NM056°→
- FSSBBird IslandBird Island, Seychelles150 NM038°→
- FSSFFregate IslandFregate Is, Seychelles152 NM064°→
- FSSDDenis IslandDenis Island, Seychelles166 NM047°→
Operating into FSDR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Desroches — one desk for the whole trip.