Sarh Airport
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Government | ||||||||||
| Location | Sarh, Chad | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,198 ft / 365 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 9°08′46″N 18°22′33″E / 9.14611°N 18.37583°E | ||||||||||
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SRH Location of airport in Chad | |||||||||||
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Sarh Airport (IATA: SRH, ICAO: FTTA) (Arabic: مطار ساره) is an airport serving Sarh, Chad. Originally entitled Fort-Archambault Airport during French colonial rule.[1] Sarh Airport serves the city of Sarh, located in the Moyen-Chari Region of southern Chad. Situated approximately 2 kilometers northwest of the city center, it provides vital air connectivity for the region.
History
Originally named Fort-Archambault Airport during French colonial rule, the airport's current designation reflects its service to Sarh, a city founded by the French in the early 20th century. Sarh was established as a settlement for returnees from labor camps associated with the construction of the Congo-Ocean Railway
Location and Coordinates
- City: Sarh
- Region: Moyen-Chari
- Country: Chad
- Coordinates: Latitude 9.14479° N, Longitude 18.37472° E
- Elevation: 1,198 feet (365 meters) above sea level (metar-taf.com, mapcarta.com)
Runway Information
- Runway Orientation: 04/22
- Length: 1,800 meters (5,906 feet)
- Surface: Laterite/asphalt
- Width: Approximately 40 meters (metar-taf.com, metar-taf.com, acukwik.com)
Operations
Sarh Airport is open to public use and operates during daylight hours. It is not designated as an international airport, and customs and immigration services are not available on-site. The airport does not offer fueling services. Aircraft operations are subject to prior permission, and a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) may be required. (acukwik.com)
Nearby Airports
Other airports in the vicinity of Sarh include:(planemapper.com)
- Kyabé Airport (TD-0008) – approximately 69 km to the northeast
- Koumra Airport (TD-0006) – approximately 84 km to the southwest
- Goundi Airport (TD-0007) – approximately 112 km to the northwest
- Doba Airport – approximately 176 km to the south (metar-taf.com, airportprofile.com)
Additional Information
- Timezone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+1)
- Airport Type: Public
- Airport Code: IATA: SRH, ICAO: FTTA
- Fire Category: Category 4
- Customs: Available; U.S. Customs pre-clearance is not offered (metar-taf.com, airportmap.de, acukwik.com)
References
- "Sarh (FTTA): AD 2-3-01 Characteristics" (PDF). AIS ASECNA. 30 June 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 November 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2012.