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Melfi Airport (MEF)

Melfi, Chad · small airport · 11.060° 17.945° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeMEF
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameMelfi Airport
MunicipalityMelfi
CountryChad
ContinentAF
Latitude11.060° N
Longitude17.945° E
Elevation1293 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryChad
ISO Code
RegionMelfi
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Ndjamena
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+1
DST Offset
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

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

✈ Airlines Serving MEF

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (11.1°N)

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

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Melfi Airport (IATA: MEF) is a small airstrip serving Melfi, a town in Chad’s Guéra Region. It handles limited domestic, charter, and humanitarian flights rather than large commercial service, and its basic infrastructure reflects the remote Sahel setting. The airport provides essential air access for the surrounding area, where road travel can be long and seasonal.

💡 Local Tip
Confirm your flight or charter both the day before and on the morning of departure—schedules at small Chadian airstrips can change quickly—and carry cash in CFA francs plus water and snacks, since airport services are minimal.
🚖 Getting There

Melfi Airport is close to Melfi town, but there is no dependable public transit; arrange a taxi, motorbike, or hotel/operator pickup before arrival. Road conditions can deteriorate in the rainy season, so allow extra time and confirm the route locally. For charter or humanitarian arrivals, ground handling is usually coordinated by the operating organization.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Melfi Airport’s IATA code?
A: MEF.

Q: Does Melfi Airport have an ICAO code?
A: No ICAO code is commonly listed for this airport; it is identified primarily by its IATA code, MEF.

Q: Are there scheduled passenger flights from Melfi Airport?
A: Scheduled service is limited or irregular. Most movements are likely domestic charters, humanitarian flights, or private aircraft; confirm with a local operator before planning travel.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: Expect only basic facilities. There may be no reliable restaurant, shop, or ground transport desk, so bring essentials and arrange onward travel in advance.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 26, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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