Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport
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Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport in an airport
located in Dzaoudzi
, Mayotte
. It is the only airport in Mayotte with service mainly within Africa and to France.
The airport services aircraft up to a Boeing 777
, but mostly small and medium size aircraft (A319, B737, LET 410, ATR42, Citation and Beech 200).
A new runway (15/33) to west of the current runway is being planned and will be 2600 metres in length to accommodate large aircraft. This project will be completed by 2015.
The airport consists of a cluster of several small buildings:
The airport has its own fleet of modern airport fire tenders (Carmichael Cobra 2 6x6 ARFF).
There are no large hangars or cargo handling facilities at the airport.
The south tarmac area is reserved for the French military.
Airport
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located in Dzaoudzi
Dzaoudzi
Dzaoudzi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. The commune of Dzaoudzi , made up of the twin towns of Dzaoudzi and Labattoir, is located on the small island of Petite-Terre...
, Mayotte
Mayotte
Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France consisting of a main island, Grande-Terre , a smaller island, Petite-Terre , and several islets around these two. The archipelago is located in the northern Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, namely between northwestern Madagascar and...
. It is the only airport in Mayotte with service mainly within Africa and to France.
The airport services aircraft up to a Boeing 777
Boeing 777
The Boeing 777 is a long-range, wide-body twin-engine jet airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is the world's largest twinjet and is commonly referred to as the "Triple Seven". The aircraft has seating for over 300 passengers and has a range from , depending on model...
, but mostly small and medium size aircraft (A319, B737, LET 410, ATR42, Citation and Beech 200).
A new runway (15/33) to west of the current runway is being planned and will be 2600 metres in length to accommodate large aircraft. This project will be completed by 2015.
Airlines and destinations
Mayotte does not have its own carrier, so all airlines to the airport originate from nearby islands or countries.Facilities
The airport is open from 5am to 5:30pm local time.The airport consists of a cluster of several small buildings:
- two story departure terminal building
- arrivals terminal
- control tower
- freight hangar is located to the south of the tower.
The airport has its own fleet of modern airport fire tenders (Carmichael Cobra 2 6x6 ARFF).
There are no large hangars or cargo handling facilities at the airport.
The south tarmac area is reserved for the French military.