Abeche Airport

FTTC / AEH

Abeche, TD

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -11°C
4 kt
360°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FTTC 041500Z 36004KT CAVOK 33/M11 Q1012

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TTC
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
9,186 ft 98 ft ASP 92°
0.0 kt 4.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FTTC

1,170 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.6%
MVFR
7.9%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.3%

Abeche Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 40°C with an average of 33.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 5.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.8%
NE
17.2%
E
38.2%
SE
9.1%
S
7%
SW
2.3%
W
3.1%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 33.1°C
Range: 20°C to 40°C
20°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,170 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Abeche Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FTTC
IATA Code: AEH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,788 ft MSL

Location

City: Abeche
Country: TD
Latitude: 13.847000°
Longitude: 20.844299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Abeche Airport

Overview

Abeche Airport serves the eastern region of Chad, located at 13.847000, 20.844299 with an elevation of 1,788 ft MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in a challenging desert environment. The single runway 09/27 extends 9,186 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional and potentially international operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Abeche Airport are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 94.4% of observations supporting clear flight conditions. Temperatures are consistently high, averaging 33.1°C with a range from 20°C to 39°C. Wind patterns are remarkably consistent, predominantly from the east at 90° with an average speed of 7.3 knots and maximum gusts of 21 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation at 1,788 ft MSL positions it in a relatively flat desert terrain characteristic of eastern Chad. Calm wind conditions occur 7.1% of the time, providing stable approach environments. Seasonal variations are minimal, though September through November represent the most favorable VFR flying months with optimal meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of fog or significant visibility restrictions. The long 9,186-foot runway provides substantial landing and takeoff margin for various aircraft types.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.