Dzaoudzi Pamandzi International Airport is the main commercial airport serving Mayotte, a French overseas department and region located in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. The airport is situated on Pamandzi, a small island connected to Petite-Terre, which itself is linked to Mayotte's main island of Grande-Terre by a barge and road infrastructure. The airport handles international and regional flights, primarily connecting Mayotte to metropolitan France via Réunion and other nearby Indian Ocean islands. Given Mayotte's status as a French territory, Air France and its regional partners play a significant role in connectivity. The airport serves as a critical lifeline for the territory, handling both passenger traffic and essential cargo. Due to its island location and the relatively short runway, the airport faces operational constraints that limit the size of aircraft that can land. Modernization and expansion efforts have been discussed to accommodate growing passenger demand and larger aircraft.