Berbérati Airport (FEFT)
Medium airport · Berbérati, Mambéré-Kadéï, Central African Republic
Airport data
| Name | Berbérati Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FEFT |
| IATA | BBT |
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°13'18" E 15°47'11" 4.22158, 15.78640 |
| Location | Berbérati, Mambéré-Kadéï, Central African Republic |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,446 ft (1660 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Berbérati Airport at a glance
Berbérati Airport is a medium airport in Berbérati, Mambéré-Kadéï, Central African Republic, known to airline systems as BBT. The field elevation of 1,929 ft (588 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FEFT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 5,446 ft (1660 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FEFT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Berbérati Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ouesso Airport | FCOU | 291 km (157 NM) |
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | FEFF | 304 km (164 NM) |
| N'Gaoundéré Airport | FKKN | 427 km (231 NM) |
| Gemena Airport | FZFK | 456 km (246 NM) |
| Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | FKYS | 473 km (255 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Berbérati Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,929 ft field elevation of Berbérati Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for Central African Republic — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Berbérati Airport
What is the ICAO code of Berbérati Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Berbérati Airport is FEFT, and its IATA code is BBT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Berbérati Airport above sea level?
Berbérati Airport sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet (588 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Berbérati Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.2216, 15.7864 — in Berbérati, Mambéré-Kadéï, Central African Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ouesso Airport, about 291 km away.
Does FEFT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FEFT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Berbérati Airport?
Berbérati Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,446 ft (1660 m) with a ASP surface.