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 |
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Country |
Comoros |
Province or District |
Grande Comore Ngazidja |
Nearest Town or City |
Moroni 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 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
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
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
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
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 |
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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.
The security elements (e.g. lighting) are under the responsibility of ASECNA which also has an inspection and maintenance service.
Runway #1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
B747 |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
B747 |
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Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
35126 m2 |
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Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
375 m2 |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
Yes |
Max Capacity (MT) |
1 x 7 MT 1 x 23 MT |
Max Height (m) |
1 x 3.5 m 1x 7 m |
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Loading Ramps |
Yes |
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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 |
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Jet A-1 |
500 KMF / 1.12 USD |
Avgas |
Not available |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Import Charges |
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Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
0 to 45 kg – 3000 KMF 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 |
N/A |
Break Bulk Fee |
Same rates as for conventional handling fees |
N/A |
Diplomatic Mail |
Same rates as for conventional handling fees |
Must open an official account with Com'Air Assistance, payments are made monthly |
Strong Room – per consignment |
N/A |
N/A |
Cold Storage Fee |
N/A |
N/A |
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
No extra charge, but only possible in case of emergency |
Customs must be informed beforehand |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
N/A |
N/A |
Storage per Day |
Weight (kg) x 50 KMF x Number of days |
Grace period: 7 days |
Export |
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Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
0 to 45 kg – 3000 KMF 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 |
N/A |
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 - Cancellation |
N/A |
Has to be done with airline agencies or forwarders |
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.