Overview
| Location Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Central African Republic | Latitude | 4.398475 |
| Province / District | Ombelle M’poko | Longitude | 18.51879 |
| Town or City (Closest) | Bangui | Elevation (ft and m) | 1,208 ft / 368.2 m |
| Airfield Name | Bangui-M’Poko International Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | BGF /FEFF |
| Open From (hours) | 07:30 | Open To (hours) | 15:00 |
Bangui-M’poko is the only airport in the Central African
Republic with international standards. It is situated at about 5 km
northwest of Bangui downtown. The airport was open to traffic in
1967 and the last time its runway was resurfaced dates back to
1987. According to last available statistics, 66,854
passengers transited through Bangui International Airport.
The main international companies serving Bangui International
Airport are TAAG Angola Airlines (Brazzaville, Douala, Pointe-Noire
and Luanda), Afriqiyah Airways (Tripoli), Toumaï Air Tchad
(Brazzaville, Cotonou, Douala, Libreville, Lomé and N’djamena) Air
France (Paris-Charles de Gaulle), ASKY (Douala, Lome, Cotonou,
Abidjan, Dakar, Niamey, Nouakchott, Conakry, Abuja etc.) and Kenya
Airways (Nairobi, Bujumbura, Dar Es Salam, Kampala, Entebbe +
multiples connections) VIA AIR: for domestic cargo.
The regular domestic traffic in the Central African
Republic is provided by the United Nations Humanitarian Air
Services (UNHAS), with about 13/14 locations served in the
country. The fleet of UNHAS to date (Nov 2016) include two LET
410, offering 19 seats or 1.5 MT capacity x 2, 1 DASH 8 = 35 seats
and 1 CESNA 208 = 9 seats. MINUSCA: helicopters = 11, planes = 14,
ICRC = 2 planes, MSF = 1 plane.
Considering the insecurity prevailing within the Central African Republic, UNHAS flights are absolutely necessary for the security of UN and other NGOs activities in the country.
For information on Central African Republic Aiport contact details, please see the following links:
4.3 Central African Republic Airport Company Contact List
Runways
It should be recalled Bangui-M’poko International Airport is authorized only for aircraft equipped with bilateral radio communications. U-turn on the runway is prohibited for aircraft above 40 metric tons weight.
|
Runway #1 - 17 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
2640 (Usable length - 2600m) x 45 m (Standard ICAO) |
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Orientation |
17 / 35 |
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Surface |
Concrete / asphalted |
Helicopter Pad(s)
A helicopter pad is located in the military base, with restricted access to civilians.
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Helipad #1 |
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|---|---|
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Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Largest helicopter that can land |
MI 8 |
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Width and Length (metres) |
50 / 100 |
|
Surface |
Asphalted |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
- |
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Base Operating Room |
- |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
- |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
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Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Further statistics on UNHAS flight are as follows.
Monthly passengers transported: about 500 persons
Total flight hours monthly: about 83 hours
|
Performance for 2005 |
Annual Figures |
|---|---|
|
Total aircraft movements |
n/a |
|
Total passengers |
66.854 (2005) |
|
Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
3000 MVT |
|
Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
1200 MVT |
|
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
n/a |
Airport Operating Details
| Operating Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: | B 747 / Antonov 124 | ||
| Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet | B 747 | ||
| Total aircraft parking area (m²) | 31,500 | ||
| Storage Area (mt) | 350 ( 250 mt ) | Cubic Meters (m³) | n/a |
| Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) | yes | If "Yes" specify below | |
| Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) | yes | Max Capacity (mt) | 14 |
| Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) | yes, The infrastructure and equipment allows offloading of 4 aircraft B 747 per day. The offloading time is estimated at two hours per B 747 aircraft. | ||
| Loading Ramps (Yes / No) | Unit for Cargo & luggage | ||
Airfield Cost
For information on Central African Republic Airport costs, please see the following link:
The overflight and landing authorizations for civil foreign aircrafts are delivered by the Ministry of Defense following advices of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, Ministry of Public Security and Territorial Administration (Homeland Affairs). The request for authorization should be submitted in written form (telex, radio message or any other means) to the Ministry of Defense, at least 72 hours before the expected date for the flight. But a special derogation can be granted by the Minister of Defense. The following documents should be attached to the request for overflight and landing permit: a. Type of aircraft. b. Registration of aircraft. c. Name of pilot. d. Number of crew. e. Number of passengers. f. Origin of aircraft. g. Destination of aircraft. h. Airport of stopover. i. Airport of exit. j. Nature of cargo. k. Date of entry and departure. l. Purpose of visit. m. Services required. The answer of the Ministry of Defense should be given 72 hours following the request. In case of no response within this timeframe, the request should be considered as rejected.
Security
Level: Good
Companies Available
Air Operators - Air transport companies:
TAAG Angola Airlines (Brazzaville, Douala, Pointe-Noire and Luanda)
Afriqiyah Airways (Tripoli)
Toumaï Air Tchad (Brazzaville, Cotonou, Douala, Libreville, Lomé and N’djamena)
Air France (Paris-Charles de Gaulle)
ASKY (Douala, Lomé, Cotonou, Nouakchott, Conakry, Dakar, Niamey, Abuja, etc.)
Kenya Airways (Nairobi, Bujumbura, Kampala, Kigali, Dar Es Salam, etc.)
VIA AIR: domestic cargo
UNHAS (domestics flights)
Air Navigation Security and safety: ASECNA
Handling and ground service: AHS MENZIES
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight information on Central African Republic
