Sarh Airport () is an airport serving Sarh, Chad. Originally entitled Fort-Archambault Airport during French colonial rule. 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)
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