Faya-Largeau Airport (FTTY)
Medium airport · Faya-Largeau, Borkou, Chad
Airport data
| Name | Faya-Largeau Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FTTY |
| IATA | FYT |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°55'2" E 19°6'40" 17.91710, 19.11110 |
| Location | Faya-Largeau, Borkou, Chad |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Faya-Largeau Airport at a glance
Faya-Largeau Airport is a medium airport in Faya-Largeau, Borkou, Chad, known to airline systems as FYT. The field elevation of 771 ft (235 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FTTY 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, 06/24, offers 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FTTY 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 Faya-Largeau Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ouadi Doum Air Base | FTFY | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Abeche Airport | FTTC | 489 km (264 NM) |
| Matan al-Sarra Air Base | HL56 | 507 km (274 NM) |
| Sabera Geneina Airport | HSSG | 615 km (332 NM) |
| (Misplaced duplicate?)Aeropuerto internacional Simón bolivar | VE-0526 | 629 km (340 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Faya-Largeau Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 771 ft field elevation of Faya-Largeau 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 Faya-Largeau Airport
What is the ICAO code of Faya-Largeau Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Faya-Largeau Airport is FTTY, and its IATA code is FYT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Faya-Largeau Airport above sea level?
Faya-Largeau Airport sits at an elevation of 771 feet (235 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Faya-Largeau Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.9171, 19.1111 — in Faya-Largeau, Borkou, Chad, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ouadi Doum Air Base, about 133 km away.
Does FTTY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FTTY 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 Faya-Largeau Airport?
Faya-Largeau Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.