N'Djamena International Airport

FTTJ / NDJ

N'Djamena, TD

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
18 kt
60°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FTTJ 040900Z 06018KT 7000 NSC 27/M06 Q1015 NOSIG
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (968 ft)
Pressure Alt
916 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,588 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FTTJ 040500Z 0406/0512 06014KT 6000 NSC TEMPO 0416/0419 4000 DU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:32Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 60° 14 kt
Visibility: 6 km
16:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Dust

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TTJ
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,186 ft 148 ft ASP 46°
17.7 kt 3.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FTTJ

3,529 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
1.2%
MVFR
83.8%
IFR
14.1%
LIFR
1%

N'Djamena International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 1.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 41°C with an average of 28.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.3%
NE
36.7%
E
12.2%
SE
0.8%
S
6.3%
SW
8.2%
W
5.1%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.3°C
Range: 14°C to 41°C
14°C 41°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,529 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

N'Djamena International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FTTJ
IATA Code: NDJ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 968 ft MSL

Location

City: N'Djamena
Country: TD
Latitude: 12.133700°
Longitude: 15.034000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About N'Djamena International Airport

Overview

N'Djamena International Airport serves as the primary aviation gateway for Chad's capital city, located at coordinates 12.133700, 15.034000. As a large airport situated at an elevation of 968 feet mean sea level, it supports critical regional and international transportation needs in Central Africa.

Flying Conditions

The airport's location suggests a hot, semi-arid climate typical of the Sahel region, with potentially challenging temperature and wind conditions for aircraft operations. Pilots should anticipate significant daytime heat variations and potential thermal turbulence, especially during mid-year months.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 9,186 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing substantial length for most commercial and cargo aircraft. Its geographic position at 968 feet elevation indicates a relatively flat terrain approach with minimal immediate topographical obstacles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 offers a linear east-west orientation, which may provide some advantage in managing prevailing regional wind patterns. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during pre-flight planning, with particular attention to potential crosswind components given the runway's single directional configuration.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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.