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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Chad",
    "addressLocality": "Oum Hadjer"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Various carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Oum Hadjer",
  "code": "OUM",
  "connection_tips": "Oum Hadjer Airport (OUM) is a remote regional airstrip in central Chad. Ground transportation is extremely limited and must be pre-arranged through local contacts, NGOs, or government agencies Oum Hadjer is a very small Chad airport, so the main connection is the local road or host pickup that follows the flight.\n\nThere is no regular scheduled commercial passenger service The airstrip is a basic facility serving the administrative and local community needs of the Batha region. It is useful because it saves time in a part of the country where the alternative can be a long desert drive. It is useful because it saves time in a part of the country where the alternative can be a long desert drive. The airport is there to save time when the desert road would otherwise be the whole day.\n\nAccess is primarily via charter or humanitarian flights from N'Djamena (NDJ). Travelers should be fully self-sufficient and prepared for very basic, rural conditions upon arrival The airport is a practical regional access point, nothing more and nothing less. A small field like this only works when the next vehicle is already waiting. A local contact should already know your arrival, because the desert road is the real transfer.",
  "country": "Chad",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ensure you have all necessary travel permits and local sponsorships before departing for Oum Hadjer.",
    "Coordinate pickup with a trusted local host, as communications at OUM can be unreliable.",
    "Bring your own water, food, and essentials because there are no services at the airfield.",
    "Check local security and weather with your sponsoring organization before travel in central Chad.",
    "Oum Hadjer access is practical only with a host, not as an independent walk-up journey."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Oum+Hadjer+Airport%2COum+Hadjer",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "has_commercial_service": false,
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  "iataCode": "OUM",
  "icao": "ZOUM",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 13.278244,
  "layover_planner_info": "Oum Hadjer Airport (OUM) in Oum Hadjer, Chad is a regional airport for Africa, with Various carriers serving the route pattern. Oum Hadjer Airport (OUM) is a small domestic aviation facility serving the town of Oum Hadjer in the Batha Region of central Chad. Plan around 45 minutes domestic, 90 minutes domestic-to-international, 120 minutes international-to-international, and 120 minutes interline. Nearby alternatives for schedule recovery include FYT Faya-Largeau Airport.",
  "longitude": 19.710256,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Oum Hadjer Airport (OUM) in Oum Hadjer, Chad, contact Various carriers or the handling desk immediately. This airport functions as a regional feeder, so the best recovery option is usually the next departure from Oum Hadjer or a nearby airport. Oum Hadjer Airport (OUM) is a remote regional airstrip in central Chad. Backup routing may also use FYT Faya-Largeau Airport.",
  "name": "Oum Hadjer Airport",
  "noindex": true,
  "region": "Africa",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "FYT",
      "name": "Faya-Largeau Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Oum Hadjer Airport (OUM) is a small domestic aviation facility serving the town of Oum Hadjer in the Batha Region of central Chad. The airport functions as a basic regional airstrip and does not feature a formal commercial passenger terminal building. It serves as an essential infrastructure link for this remote part of the Sahel, primarily supporting government transport, medical evacuations, and humanitarian flights by various NGOs.\n\nFacilities at the airport are extremely limited, reflecting its role as a minor rural landing strip. There are no on-site commercial amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or passenger lounges, and the environment is designed for essential transit only. Travelers and pilots are advised to be completely self-sufficient, as standard airport services like refueling or staffed customer desks are generally unavailable at this location.\n\nThe airfield features a single 2,080-foot grass runway (03/21) and operates strictly under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during daylight hours. Due to the unpaved nature of the strip, flight operations can be significantly impacted by seasonal weather conditions, particularly during the rainy season. Ground transportation to the Oum Hadjer town center is informal, with most travelers utilizing local private arrangements or pre-arranged assistance from host organizations.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://www.worlddata.info/africa/chad/airports.php"
}