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Bangui M'Poko International Airport

Bangui, Central African Republic

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Bangui M'Poko International Airport

Bangui, Central African Republic
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1208 ft
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Central Africa's gateway in the heart of Bangui.

Opened
1930
Location
Bangui, Central African Republic
Bangui M'Poko International Airport is the principal international airport serving Bangui, the capital city of the Central African Republic. It is located approximately 5 kilometres northwest of the city centre, adjacent to the Ubangi River near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The airport has historically served as a critical logistical hub for humanitarian and United Nations operations in the region, particularly during periods of civil conflict in the Central African Republic. MINUSCA, the UN peacekeeping mission, has maintained a significant presence at the airport. Despite its international status, the airport handles relatively limited commercial traffic due to the country's instability and economic challenges. It is equipped with a single paved runway and basic passenger facilities.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal with basic facilities to handle international and domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Bangui city centre is primarily via road, with taxis and private vehicles being the main options available.
Airlines here
Airlines serving BGF have included Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and regional carriers such as Asky Airlines, though schedules have varied due to security conditions.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport serves as a major base for MINUSCA UN peacekeeping forces and humanitarian organisations operating in the CAR.
  • ›It has a single runway designated 17/35 with a paved surface.
  • ›The airport lies close to the Ubangi River, which forms the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • ›Commercial flight operations have been periodically disrupted due to ongoing internal armed conflict in the country.
  • ›The airport is one of the few infrastructure assets in the CAR capable of handling wide-body aircraft for cargo and humanitarian deliveries.
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Routes

BGF → NSIAF · 772
BGF → CMNAT · 738
BGF → DLAET · 73W
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Bangui M'Poko International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Bangui M'Poko International Airport is an international airport located seven kilometres northwest of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. It is owned by the government of the Central African Republic. The airport is situated at an elevation of 368 meters and has a single asphalt runway, designated 17/35, measuring 2,600 meters in length and 45 meters in width. The airport has two boarding gates, a food concession, a bar, and a first aid center. Car rental services are also available.

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