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N'Djamena International Airport

IATA NDJICAO FTTJ🇹🇩 N'Djamena
Coordinates
12.1337°N, 15.0340°E
Elevation
968 ft (295 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
TD-ND
Time zone
Ndjamena(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:35

About 12h 23m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About N'Djamena International Airport

N'Djamena International Airport

N'Djamena International Airport serves N'Djamena, the capital city of Chad. It is the country's only international airport. The airport is dual use, with civilian and military installations on opposite sides of the single runway.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FTTJ

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 239,186 ft / 2,800 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.700 MHz
INFOINFO128.100 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (9)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA N:DJAMENA 2Class ATMAFL145FL245
TMA N:DJAMENA 1Class CTMA1476 ft GNDFL145
CTR N:DJAMENAClass CCTRGND1476 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Chad airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: N (from about 0°), on 17% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan15%2,240 ft
Feb15%2,614 ft
Mar12%3,326 ft
Apr18%3,712 ft
May31%3,668 ft
Jun38%3,183 ft
Jul41%2,790 ft
Aug36%2,614 ft
Sep31%2,770 ft
Oct25%2,908 ft
Nov24%2,770 ft
Dec17%2,331 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~2,2403,712 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
N22.4 nm005°Compulsory
W22.7 nm261°Compulsory
S24 nm134°Compulsory
PS7.1 nm118°Compulsory
PW8.9 nm283°Compulsory
PN16 nm005°Compulsory
NW17.1 nm335°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from N'Djamena International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for N'Djamena International Airport?

The ICAO code for N'Djamena International Airport is FTTJ, and its IATA code is NDJ.

Where is N'Djamena International Airport located?

N'Djamena International Airport is large airport located in N'Djamena, Chad, at an elevation of 968 ft (295 m).

How many runways does N'Djamena International Airport have?

N'Djamena International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,186 ft / 2,800 m.

Which airlines fly to N'Djamena International Airport?

Airlines historically serving N'Djamena International Airport include Air France, Camair-co, Ethiopian Airlines, Sudan Airways, Turkish Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from N'Djamena International Airport?

Historical data lists 9 nonstop destinations from N'Djamena International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is N'Djamena International Airport in?

N'Djamena International Airport is in the Africa/Ndjamena time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at N'Djamena International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at N'Djamena International Airport is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near N'Djamena International Airport?

The nearest airport to N'Djamena International Airport is Bol-Berim Airport (OTC), about 80.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Moussoro Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. N'Djamena International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.