2.2.1 Comoros Moroni Prince Saïd Ibrahim International Airport
Airport Overview
Moroni International Airport is the main airport of Comoros and the only one that receives regular international flights. It is under the supervision of the public company ADC (Aéroports Des Comores) for the functional part and ASECNA for the air security part. The airport is divided into several buildings: a terminal for domestic flights, a terminal for international flights and a small cargo terminal. In 2018, more than 160,000 passengers passed through the international terminal at Prince Said Ibrahim Airport.
The airport connects the island of Grande Comore with the other two islands of the country and Mayotte with several daily flights, as well as Madagascar, South Africa, Kenya, Reunion, Seychelles, and Turkey.
Airport Location and Contact
Country Comoros
Province or District Grande Comore
Ngazidja
Nearest Town or City Moroni with Distance from Airport 20 (km)
Airport’s Complete Name Aéroport International de Moroni Prince Saïd Ibrahim
Latitude -11.53657
Longitude 43.27128
Elevation 28 m (92 ft)
IATA Code HAH
ICAO Code FMCH
Managing Company or Airport Authority Aéroports Des Comores (ADC)
Management Contact Person Mr Mondoha ABDOULAY, Airport Commandant
+269 3600002
Open From 6h00 local time
Open To 23h00 local time
Page 1 Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Page 2 National Agency for Civil Aviation and Meteorology (Agence nationale de l’aviation civile et de la météorologie - ANACM)
Agency responsible for the management, control and regulation of Comorian aeronautical activities.
Nassur BEN ALI, General Director
+269 3210076 [email protected]
Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (Agence pour la sécurité de la navigation aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar - ASECNA)
It provides air traffic control, aircraft guidance, and the installation and maintenance of security organs at Comoros airports.
Mr JALIM, General Director
+269 3600009 [email protected]
Com’ Air Assistance
Com Air Assistance is a company providing ground support and handling operations. They assist the passengers; ensuring the loading and the unloading of the luggage and the freight.
Jaffar AFIDHEOU, Technical Director
+269 3644411 [email protected]
Société Comores Hydrocarbures
The company Comores Hydrocarbures is in charge of the refuelling of the aircraft.
Saïd MOHAMED, Head of Depot
+269 3221424
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2018
Total Aircraft Movements 3402
Total Passengers 167 651
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) None
The airport is not served by cargo flights on a regular basis. Once or twice a month, the ASTRAL company flies from Nairobi or Da-Es-Salam depending on the demand. Booking cargo on this flight can be done through Com’Air Assistance or with a regular freight forwarder.
The rest of the freight arrives with conventional passenger aircraft but remains negligible.
Runways
The runway is in good condition, the ADC has an inspection service and a maintenance service that takes care of maintenance when necessary.
Page 3 The security elements (e.g. lighting) are under the responsibility of ASECNA which also has an inspection and maintenance service.
Runway #1
Runway Dimensions 2900 m x 45 m
Orientation 02 / 20
Surface Asphalt
Helicopter Pad(s)
Comoros Moroni International Airport Prince Saïd Ibrahim has no helicopter pad.
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs Yes JET A-1 fuel Yes
Immigration Yes AVGAS 100 No
Terminal Building Yes Single Point Refueling Yes
Passenger Terminal Yes Air Starter Units No
Cargo terminal Yes Ground Power (mobile) Yes
Pax transport to airfield Yes Ground Handling Services Yes
Control Tower Yes Latrine Servicing Yes
Weather Facilities Yes Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) Yes, Level 7
Catering Services Yes De-icing Equipment No
Base Operating Room Yes Parking Ramp Lighting Yes
Airport Radar n/a Approach & Runway Lights Yes
NDB Yes VOR Yes
ILS Yes
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk B747 Cargo
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet B747
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 35126 m2
375 m2 Storage Area (m3 and MT)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders Yes Max Capacity (MT) 1 x 7 MT 1 x 23 MT
Max Height 1 x 3.5 m
(m) 1x 7 m
Page 4 Loading Ramps Yes
Other Comments Com Air assistance has baggage trolleys and small containers drawn by tractors, but is not equipped in dollies.
Customs Guidance
The customs offices are located at the freight hangar from 7:30 to 14:30 (except Sunday). If the documents are up to date it is possible to clear a container in the day. If, after 15 days, a person has failed to submit the necessary documents for customs clearance, the customs officers will make financial penalties.
For more information on customs in Comoros, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
There is a small warehouse (cargo terminal) next to the international terminal operated by Com'air Assistance under customs supervision.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Payments have to be done to three different companies:
ASECNA : Navigation / Landing (50%) ADC : Parking / Landing (50%) Com’Air Assistance : Handling
Moroni International Airport Navigation Charges
Fuel Services Charges
Only JET A-1 is available. A storage area managed by Comores Hydrocarbure with a capacity of 630 m3 + 2x150 m3 is present in the airport zone. They deploy a tanker upon flight companies requests.
Price per Litre
Jet A-1 500 KMF / 1.12 USD
Avgas Not available
Cargo Terminal Charges
Import Charges
Type of Charge Rate USD - $ per kg Comments
Page 5 Handling Charge 0 to 45 kg – 3000 KMF N/A
46 to 75 kg – 5000 KMF
76 to 115 kg – 7000 KMF
116 to 145 kg – 9000 KMF
145 to 175 kg – 11000 KMF
176 to 195 kg – 13000 KMF
196 to 225 kg – 15000 KMF
226 to 285 kg – 20000 KMF
286 to 315 kg – 23000 KMF
316 to 345 kg – 25000 KMF
346 to 405 kg – 27000 KMF
406 to 435 kg – 30000 KMF
436 to 475 kg – 32000 KMF
476 to 550 kg – 34000 KMF
Break Bulk Fee Same rates as for conventional handling N/A fees
Diplomatic Mail Same rates as for conventional handling Must open an official account with Com'Air Assistance, fees payments are made monthly
Strong Room – per consignment N/A N/A
Cold Storage Fee N/A N/A
Delivery Outside Normal Working No extra charge, but only possible in Customs must be informed beforehand Hours case of emergency
Preparation of substitute AOA – N/A N/A Invoice – Receipt
Storage per Day Weight (kg) x 50 KMF x Number of days Grace period: 7 days
Export
Page 6 Handling Charges – Un-palletized 0 to 45 kg – 3000 KMF N/A Cargo 46 to 75 kg – 5000 KMF
76 to 115 kg – 7000 KMF
116 to 145 kg – 9000 KMF
145 to 175 kg – 11000 KMF
176 to 195 kg – 13000 KMF
196 to 225 kg – 15000 KMF
226 to 285 kg – 20000 KMF
286 to 315 kg – 23000 KMF
316 to 345 kg – 25000 KMF
346 to 405 kg – 27000 KMF
406 to 435 kg – 30000 KMF
436 to 475 kg – 32000 KMF
476 to 550 kg – 34000 KMF
International Air Waybill N/A Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders
Local Air Waybill N/A Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders
Air Way Bill Amendment - N/A Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders Cancellation
Air Way Bill Documentation N/A Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders
Diplomatic Mail N/A N/A
Storage Charges per Day Weight (kg) x 50 KMF x Number of days Grace period: 7 days
Air-bridge Charges
There are no air-bridges charges.
Security
The airport is not fully fenced although the open areas are difficult to access and are constantly monitored by the Gendarmerie, which provides security and surveillance missions throughout the airport area.
The Air and Border Police are responsible for the security and surveillance of people and property inside the terminal.
The entrance to the airport is controlled by a Comorian armed forces battalion based nearby and ready to intervene if needed.
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