Abeche Airport (FTTC)
Medium airport · Abeche, Ouaddaï, Chad
Airport data
| Name | Abeche Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FTTC |
| IATA | AEH |
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°50'49" E 20°50'39" 13.84700, 20.84430 |
| Location | Abeche, Ouaddaï, Chad |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Abeche Airport at a glance
Abeche Airport is a medium airport in Abeche, Ouaddaï, Chad, known to airline systems as AEH. The field elevation of 1,788 ft (545 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FTTC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FTTC 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 Abeche Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| (Misplaced duplicate?)Aeropuerto internacional Simón bolivar | VE-0526 | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Sabera Geneina Airport | HSSG | 187 km (101 NM) |
| El Fasher Airport | HSFS | 485 km (262 NM) |
| Nyala Airport | HSNN | 488 km (264 NM) |
| Faya-Largeau Airport | FTTY | 489 km (264 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abeche Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,788 ft field elevation of Abeche 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 5 airports and airfields we list for Chad — 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 Abeche Airport
What is the ICAO code of Abeche Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Abeche Airport is FTTC, and its IATA code is AEH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Abeche Airport above sea level?
Abeche Airport sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet (545 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abeche Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.8470, 20.8443 — in Abeche, Ouaddaï, Chad, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is (Misplaced duplicate?)Aeropuerto internacional Simón bolivar, about 149 km away.
Does FTTC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FTTC 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 Abeche Airport?
Abeche Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.