OUT · FTTS · Bousso Airport

Bousso Airport (OUT)

Bousso, Chad · small airport · 10.483° 16.717° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeOUT
ICAO CodeFTTS
Typesmall airport
NameBousso Airport
MunicipalityBousso
CountryChad
ContinentAF
Latitude10.483° N
Longitude16.717° E
Elevation1099 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryChad
ISO Code
RegionBousso
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Ndjamena
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+1
DST Offset
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

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🌡 Climate — Tropical (10.5°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
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Mar
31°
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Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
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Jul
30°
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Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
30°
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* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Bousso Airport serves the town of Bousso in central Chad, located along the Chari River in the Chari-Baguirmi region. As a small regional facility, it primarily supports light aircraft operations and connects this remote riverine community to Chad's larger transport hubs. The airport plays a vital role for humanitarian, medical, and governmental access in this sparsely populated area of the Sahel.

💡 Local Tip
If visiting during the dry season (November to April), consider arriving via the Chari River route from N'Djamena—it's slower than flying but offers an authentic view of Chad's riverine communities and wildlife along the way.
🚖 Getting There

Ground transport from the airport to Bousso town center is typically by 4x4 vehicle or motorcycle taxi, as road conditions in the area can be rough, especially during the rainy season. Travelers should arrange transport in advance, as taxi availability at the airport is limited. The Chari River crossing is a key regional transport route, with pirogues (dugout canoes) operating seasonally between Bousso and N'Djamena.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Bousso Airport located?
A: Bousso Airport is located near the town of Bousso in central Chad, in the Chari-Baguirmi region along the Chari River.

Q: What type of airport is Bousso?
A: It is a small regional airport with limited infrastructure, primarily handling light aircraft and occasional charter flights.

Q: Are there scheduled commercial flights to Bousso?
A: Scheduled commercial service is very limited. Most flights are operated on a charter or unscheduled basis by humanitarian and government operators.

Q: What is the airport's runway like?
A: The airport features a single unpaved or lightly surfaced runway suitable for small turboprop aircraft and light general aviation planes.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 27, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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