2.2 Comoros Aviation
Key airport
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information on Comoros Airports
Air transport in the Comoros is governed by the new Law 17-016 / AU of 02 December 2017 on the Civil Aviation Code. In accordance with this Law, the Authority in charge of regulating and supervising air transport in Comoros is the National Agency for Civil Aviation and Meteorology (ANACM). It has been autonomous since March 2008 in order to effectively assume its role of overseeing the safety and security of air transport.
The 3 Comorian airports are managed by Aéroports des Comores (ADC), a company born in September 2018 and which is composed of the airport of Bandar es Salam in Mohéli, the airport of Ouani in Anjouan, and the Moroni International Airport Prince Said Ibrahim (AIMPSI). The ground handling in the Comoros airports is provided by the company Com'Air Assistance.
The provision of air navigation service has been provided since 2004 by the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA).
The main international airlines operating flights to the Comoros are Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, which operate daily passenger flights. Turkish Airlines, Air Madagascar, Air Tanzania, Air Austral and Ewa Air each make three rotations a week from Istanbul, Antananarivo, Dar Es Salaam, Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean and Mayotte. Madagasikara Airways operates two flights a week from the city of Mahajanga.
Two Comorian companies AB Aviation and Inter Islands Air offer a regular service of air transport of passengers between the islands of the Union of the Comoros with two Embraer 120-type aircraft (30-seater planes) for AB Aviation and 2 SAAB 340 and Cessna 208 aircraft for Inter Islands Air. These companies make daily flights between the islands of the Union of Comoros and three times a week on Dar Es Salaam.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Any person or organization wishing to register an aircraft in the Union of Comoros must file with the Civil Aviation Authority:
- Registration request letter signed by the owner or the person authorized to do so
- Application form (ANACM AIR FORM R7-2) accompanied by all the documents requested on this form.
- Request for classification of the aircraft.
The ANACM acknowledges receipt of the application file and reviews the eligibility of the application, notifies the design status and requests the design organization to access the technical documentation of the aircraft to be registered. When the application is considered admissible, a registration is reserved. On this occasion the owner of the aircraft is informed for preparation of the physical inspection of the aircraft.
NB: If the aircraft is subject to a legal registration (rental, mortgage, etc) the applicant is required to provide other documents appearing in other procedures (Registration procedure right on aircraft).
The condition for registering an aircraft in the Comoros Union is that it must not be older than 25 years and in compliance with the Comoros Aeronautical Regulations (CAR 07) relating to the registration of aircraft.
When applying for a new type of device on the register for which a type rating is required and the ANACM does not have personnel with these qualifications, the owner or operator must agree to pay the costs associated with the training / type rating for an operations inspector and an airworthiness inspector at a minimum.
| Aircraft Registration Procedure | ||
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| 1. |
Application |
The registration form can be found online at the ANACM website (www.anacm-comores.com) or requested from the ANACM Flight Safety Department (in French, Direction de la Sécurité des Vols) (DVS). |
| 2. | Registration and security requirements |
There is a Comorian register of civil aircraft registration on which are registered the aircraft meeting the conditions specified in Chapter 1, Title II of the Civil Aviation Code of the Union of the Comoros and the requirements of the Comoros Aeronautical Regulations. registration of aircraft (RAC 07). The register shall contain for each aircraft registered in the Union of the Comoros at least the information appearing on the certificate of registration of the aircraft. This register is held by the Civil Aviation Authority. |
| 3. | Documentation of the operator, the aircraft and the crew | All documents are listed in the forms to be filed. |
| Other Comments | The duration of the registration process may be fast, but depends on the applicant and his ability to accurately and consistently provide the required documentation and his ability to pay for inspector training, depending on the case. | |
Please see the relevant documents below (in French):
2.2.1 Comoros Moroni Prince Saïd Ibrahim International Airport
Airport Overview
Moroni International Airport is the main airport of Comoros and the only one that receives regular international flights. It is under the supervision of the public company ADC (Aéroports Des Comores) for the functional part and ASECNA for the air security part. The airport is divided into several buildings: a terminal for domestic flights, a terminal for international flights and a small cargo terminal. In 2018, more than 160,000 passengers passed through the international terminal at Prince Said Ibrahim Airport.
The airport connects the island of Grande Comore with the other two islands of the country and Mayotte with several daily flights, as well as Madagascar, South Africa, Kenya, Reunion, Seychelles, and Turkey.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Comoros |
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Province or District |
Grande Comore Ngazidja |
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Nearest Town or City |
Moroni 20 (km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aéroport International de Moroni Prince Saïd Ibrahim |
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Latitude |
-11.53657 |
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Longitude |
43.27128 |
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Elevation |
28 m (92 ft) |
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IATA Code |
HAH |
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ICAO Code |
FMCH |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Aéroports Des Comores (ADC) |
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Management Contact Person |
Mr Mondoha ABDOULAY, Airport Commandant +269 3600002 |
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Open From |
6h00 local time |
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Open To |
23h00 local time |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
National Agency for Civil Aviation and Meteorology (Agence nationale de l’aviation civile et de la météorologie - ANACM)
Agency responsible for the management, control and regulation of Comorian aeronautical activities.
Nassur BEN ALI, General Director
+269 3210076
Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (Agence pour la sécurité de la navigation aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar - ASECNA)
It provides air traffic control, aircraft guidance, and the installation and maintenance of security organs at Comoros airports.
Mr JALIM, General Director
+269 3600009
Com’ Air Assistance
Com Air Assistance is a company providing ground support and handling operations. They assist the passengers; ensuring the loading and the unloading of the luggage and the freight.
Jaffar AFIDHEOU, Technical Director
+269 3644411
Société Comores Hydrocarbures
The company Comores Hydrocarbures is in charge of the refuelling of the aircraft.
Saïd MOHAMED, Head of Depot
+269 3221424
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
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Performance for 2018 |
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Total Aircraft Movements |
3402 |
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Total Passengers |
167 651 |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
None |
The airport is not served by cargo flights on a regular basis. Once or twice a month, the ASTRAL company flies from Nairobi or Da-Es-Salam depending on the demand. Booking cargo on this flight can be done through Com’Air Assistance or with a regular freight forwarder.
The rest of the freight arrives with conventional passenger aircraft but remains negligible.
Runways
The runway is in good condition, the ADC has an inspection service and a maintenance service that takes care of maintenance when necessary.
The security elements (e.g. lighting) are under the responsibility of ASECNA which also has an inspection and maintenance service.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2900 m x 45 m |
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Orientation |
02 / 20 |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Comoros Moroni International Airport Prince Saïd Ibrahim has no helicopter pad.
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
No |
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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, Level 7 |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
n/a |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
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Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B747 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B747 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
35126 m2 |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
375 m2 |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
1 x 7 MT 1 x 23 MT |
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Max Height (m) |
1 x 3.5 m 1x 7 m |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
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Other Comments |
Com Air assistance has baggage trolleys and small containers drawn by tractors, but is not equipped in dollies. |
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Customs Guidance
The customs offices are located at the freight hangar from 7:30 to 14:30 (except Sunday). If the documents are up to date it is possible to clear a container in the day. If, after 15 days, a person has failed to submit the necessary documents for customs clearance, the customs officers will make financial penalties.
For more information on customs in Comoros, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
There is a small warehouse (cargo terminal) next to the international terminal operated by Com'air Assistance under customs supervision.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Payments have to be done to three different companies:
- ASECNA : Navigation / Landing (50%)
- ADC : Parking / Landing (50%)
- Com’Air Assistance : Handling
Moroni International Airport Navigation Charges
Fuel Services Charges
Only JET A-1 is available. A storage area managed by Comores Hydrocarbure with a capacity of 630 m3 + 2x150 m3 is present in the airport zone. They deploy a tanker upon flight companies requests.
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Price per Litre |
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Jet A-1 |
500 KMF / 1.12 USD |
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Avgas |
Not available |
Cargo Terminal Charges
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Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
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Handling Charge |
0 to 45 kg – 3000 KMF 46 to 75 kg – 5000 KMF 76 to 115 kg – 7000 KMF 116 to 145 kg – 9000 KMF 145 to 175 kg – 11000 KMF 176 to 195 kg – 13000 KMF 196 to 225 kg – 15000 KMF 226 to 285 kg – 20000 KMF 286 to 315 kg – 23000 KMF 316 to 345 kg – 25000 KMF 346 to 405 kg – 27000 KMF 406 to 435 kg – 30000 KMF 436 to 475 kg – 32000 KMF 476 to 550 kg – 34000 KMF |
N/A |
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Break Bulk Fee |
Same rates as for conventional handling fees |
N/A |
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Diplomatic Mail |
Same rates as for conventional handling fees |
Must open an official account with Com'Air Assistance, payments are made monthly |
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Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
N/A |
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Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
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Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
No extra charge, but only possible in case of emergency |
Customs must be informed beforehand |
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Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
N/A |
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Storage per Day |
Weight (kg) x 50 KMF x Number of days |
Grace period: 7 days |
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Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
0 to 45 kg – 3000 KMF 46 to 75 kg – 5000 KMF 76 to 115 kg – 7000 KMF 116 to 145 kg – 9000 KMF 145 to 175 kg – 11000 KMF 176 to 195 kg – 13000 KMF 196 to 225 kg – 15000 KMF 226 to 285 kg – 20000 KMF 286 to 315 kg – 23000 KMF 316 to 345 kg – 25000 KMF 346 to 405 kg – 27000 KMF 406 to 435 kg – 30000 KMF 436 to 475 kg – 32000 KMF 476 to 550 kg – 34000 KMF |
N/A |
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International Air Waybill |
N/A |
Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders |
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Local Air Waybill |
N/A |
Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders |
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Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
N/A |
Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders |
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Air Way Bill Documentation |
N/A |
Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders |
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Diplomatic Mail |
N/A |
N/A |
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Storage Charges per Day |
Weight (kg) x 50 KMF x Number of days |
Grace period: 7 days |
Air-bridge Charges
There are no air-bridges charges.
Security
The airport is not fully fenced although the open areas are difficult to access and are constantly monitored by the Gendarmerie, which provides security and surveillance missions throughout the airport area.
The Air and Border Police are responsible for the security and surveillance of people and property inside the terminal.
The entrance to the airport is controlled by a Comorian armed forces battalion based nearby and ready to intervene if needed.
2.2.2 Comoros Ouani National Airport
Airport Overview
Ouani Airport is under the supervision of the government company Aéroports Des Comores (ADC). Approach and landing are assisted by staff on the ground giving support and guidance through VHF communication.
There are 4 to 5 domestic flights per day connecting the other two islands of the country with the national companies using Embraer 120 (30 seats) aircraft for "AB Aviation" and 2 SAAB 340 and Cessna 208 aircraft for the company Inter Islands Air. Daily flights to Mayotte are also operated by Ewa Air and AB Aviation depending on the day with ATR 72 aircraft. Around 25,000 passengers passed through the airport in 2018.
The airport is not equipped to receive freight. The handling services company Com'air only deals with the luggage of the passengers.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Comoros |
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Province or District |
Anjouan |
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Nearest Town or City |
Mutsamudu, 6 km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aéroport d’Ouani |
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Latitude |
12°07’51.4624’’S |
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Longitude |
44°25’46.7325’’E |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
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IATA Code |
FMCV |
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ICAO Code |
AJN |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Aéroports Des Comores (ADC) |
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Management Contact Person |
Me Anritoiti TOIHIR, Regional Director +269 3323572 / +269 4423572 |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
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Open from |
6h00 local time |
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Open to |
18h00 local time |
Runway
Ouani Airport has a unique runway overlooking the sea, it is not in very good condition, the airport management is looking for funding to rehabilitate it.
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Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
1350 m X 30 m |
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Runway Orientation |
10 / 28 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Practicable but needs some rehabilitation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, for passengers only |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
40500 m² |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Partially (the sea side is not fenced) |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
There is no refueling service.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Invoices are made on the spot and royalties must be paid to ADC Moroni.
Annexes (in French):
2.2.3 Comoros Bandar Es Salam National Airport
Airport Overview
The airport of Bandar Es Salam is under the supervision of the government company Aéroports Des Comores (ADC).
Approach and landing are assisted by staff on the ground giving support and guidance through VHF communication.
There are 2 to 3 flights per day to Moroni and 2 to 3 flights per week to Anjouan depending on the season. AB Aviation fly Embraer 120 ( 30-seater) for and Inter Islands Air fly 2 aircraft types, SAAB 340 and Cessna 208.
The company AB Aviation also ensure a return flight per week for Mayotte.
The perimeter is only partly fenced, but motorcycle patrols are conducted to ensure that the runway is clear.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Comores |
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Province or District |
Mohéli |
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Nearest Town or City |
Fomboni 3 KM |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Aéroport de Bandar Es Salam |
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Latitude |
12.29511992 |
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Longitude |
43.76166667 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
14 m (46 ft) |
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IATA Code |
NWA |
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ICAO Code |
FMCI |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Aéroports Des Comores (ADC) |
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Management Contact Person |
Me Anritoiti TOIHIR, Regional Director +269 3323572 / +269 4423572 |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
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Open from |
6h00 local time |
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Open to |
18h00 local time |
Runway
The runway is in poor condition and is due for rehabilitation.
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1350 m X 30m |
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Runway Orientation |
13 / 31 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Practicable but needs some rehabilitation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes, for passengers only |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
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Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
40,500 m² |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Partially |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
There is no refueling service.
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Invoices are made on the spot and royalties must be paid to ADC Moroni.
Annexes: