🇹🇩 Zakuoma Airport

Zakouma Airport (AKM) is a specialized aviation facility located in the Salamat region of Chad, serving the Zakouma National Park,. It is not a normal scheduled connection airport and does not have scheduled commercial airlines.

• Type of Facility: It operates as a dedicated charter access strip primarily for African Parks' visitor guidance, conservationists, researchers, and high-end eco-tourists visiting the national park. Operational activity is exclusively charter-based and highly seasonal, active only during the dry season from November to May.
• Location and Runway Information: The airport is situated at an elevation of 415 meters (1,362 ft) above mean sea level,. It features one runway designated 03/21 with a clay surface measuring 1,500 by 37 meters (4,921 ft × 121 ft),.
• Known Uses: Beyond tourism, the facility is a vital base for the park’s anti-poaching units and aerial surveillance teams.

*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, airports-worldwide.com, minimumconnectiontime.com, airportguide.com, airportprofile.com*