Regional airport · Abeche, Chad
Abeche
- Elevation
- 1,788 ft
- Coordinates
- 13°51′N 20°51′E
- Local time
- Africa/Ndjamena
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Field information
FTTC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Abeche (FTTC/AEH) has one runway, 09/27, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Operating hours: 0600-1700. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FTTC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Ndjamena
Country
Chad
TD
Municipality
Abeche
Elevation
1,788 ft
Position
13.8470, 20.8443
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Operating hours
0600-1700
Runways · FTTC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,186 ft (2,800 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FTTC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Abeche (FTTC / AEH) in Abeche, Chad, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FTTC 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 FTTC
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Chad
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Chad. Applicable permit lead times for Chad 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 Chad are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at FTTC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FTTC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FTTC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FTTC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to FTTC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FTTC: 13° 50′ 49″ N 20° 50′ 39″ E; elevation 1788 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Abeche
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Abeche. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FTTC.
- 06
Cargo Operations at FTTC
Support for freighter operations into FTTC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FTTC sits in the network
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Operating into FTTC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Abeche — one desk for the whole trip.