Abou-Deïa Airport (AOD)

Abou-Deïa Airport (AOD) is an airstrip located in Abou-Deïa, a town in the Salamat Region of Chad.

• Type of Facility: It is classified as a small airport or airstrip with extremely basic facilities, reflecting its status as a remote frontier airstrip. It operates as a public airport under government oversight.
• Location and Runway Information: The airport is situated at approximately 11.4773° N latitude and 19.2874° E longitude, at an elevation of about 480 meters (1,575 ft) above mean sea level. It features a single clay or clay and packed-earth runway, designated 11/29, which measures 1,400 meters (4,593 ft) in length and 42 meters (138 ft) in width. There is no formal passenger terminal building.
• Known Uses: Abou-Deïa Airport is a vital regional aviation outpost, providing a critical link to the national capital and other regional hubs, especially during the rainy season when road links often become impassable. It serves as a key hub for humanitarian activities, frequently utilized by the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) and various international NGOs for aid delivery and medical evacuations. While it provides connections to major cities within the region and some limited international routes, it does not have scheduled commercial passenger service.
• Historical Significance: Limited public information is available regarding its historical significance beyond its ongoing role as an essential piece of infrastructure for the region.