Berberati (FEFT/BBT) — Berberati, Central African Republic
Berberati (FEFT/BBT) serves Berberati, Central African Republic. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 1929 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FEFT
- Name: Berberati
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 4.22158
- Longitude: 15.7864
- Elevation: 1929 ft
- Country: Central African Republic
- Municipality: Berberati
- IATA Code: BBT
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: FCCC
- Timezone: Africa/Bangui
- Distance from City: 4.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 5446 X 98
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: VOR (BT 113.90 MHz)
- Approach Types: VOR
- Remarks: Runway 17/35: 1,660m x 30m (5,446ft x 98ft), asphalt. Elevation RWY 17: 1,929 ft, RWY 35: 1,860 ft. True headings 167/347. No lighting. Short paved overruns on each end (<90m). VOR BT (113.90 MHz) on field. Nearby NDB: TJI (Batouri) 276 kHz at 86.5 NM.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 118.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 118.300 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: HJ only (sunrise to sunset). Overtime opening available at 13,000 FCFA per movement (per 2-hour extension).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +236 21 61 19 42 / +236 21 61 33 80
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.asecna.aero
- Remarks: Contact ASECNA Bangui representation for operational inquiries.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: AFTN: FEFFYDYX (ASECNA Bangui). Tel: +236 21.61.33.80 / +236 21.61.52.50
- Remarks: No slot requirement. PPR status unknown — recommend confirming with ASECNA before arrival.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: No customs facilities. Nearest customs at Bangui M'Poko (FEFF).
Fees
- Landing Fee: International (other aerodromes): 3,482 FCFA/tonne for first 25t (min 7,012 FCFA), 6,961 FCFA/t for 26-75t, 9,750 FCFA/t for 76-150t. Domestic: 770 FCFA/t for first 14t (min 2,019 FCFA), 2,830 FCFA/t for 15-25t, 5,625 FCFA/t for 26-75t, 7,165 FCFA/t for 76-150t. Tourism ≤2t: 2,019 FCFA. Effective 28 DEC 2023
- Parking Fee: 60 FCFA/tonne/hour, 1-hour free period. Garage: 60 FCFA/t/hr, 1hr free. Monthly subscription: 30 FCFA/t/hr per 120hr block
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: XAF
- Remarks: Ground handling not mandatory.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: AVGAS
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: AVGAS only. No Jet A-1 available. Fuel availability may be intermittent — confirm before flight.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Not a designated port of entry. International arrivals must clear customs/immigration at Bangui M'Poko (FEFF). Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for entry into Central African Republic.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No runway lighting — operations restricted to daylight hours (HJ).
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of FEFT?
- Berberati operates from 04:45 to 17:05.
- What is the tower frequency at FEFT?
- The tower frequency at Berberati is 118.700 MHz (AFIS) MHz.
- What fuel is available at FEFT?
- Berberati offers AVGAS.
- Does FEFT require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Berberati.
- Where is FEFT located?
- Berberati (FEFT) is located in Berberati, Central African Republic.
- What is the IATA code for FEFT?
- The IATA code for Berberati is BBT.
- How long is the runway at FEFT?
- The main runway at Berberati (17/35) measures 5446 X 98.