Moundou Airport (FTTD)
Medium airport · Moundou, Logone Occidental, Chad
Airport data
| Name | Moundou Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FTTD |
| IATA | MQQ |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°37'43" E 16°4'27" 8.62850, 16.07424 |
| Location | Moundou, Logone Occidental, Chad |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 115 ft | ASP | No |
Moundou Airport at a glance
Moundou Airport is a medium airport in Moundou, Logone Occidental, Chad, known to airline systems as MQQ. The field elevation of 1,407 ft (429 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FTTD 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, 04/22, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FTTD 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 Moundou Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salak Airport | FKKL | 284 km (153 NM) |
| Garoua International Airport | FKKR | 307 km (166 NM) |
| N'Gaoundéré Airport | FKKN | 311 km (168 NM) |
| N'Djamena International Airport | FTTJ | 406 km (219 NM) |
| Yola Airport | DNYO | 406 km (219 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moundou Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,407 ft field elevation of Moundou 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 Moundou Airport
What is the ICAO code of Moundou Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Moundou Airport is FTTD, and its IATA code is MQQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moundou Airport above sea level?
Moundou Airport sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet (429 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moundou Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.6285, 16.0742 — in Moundou, Logone Occidental, Chad, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Salak Airport, about 284 km away.
Does FTTD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FTTD 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 Moundou Airport?
Moundou Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.