African Airport Stops during COVID-19: Here is a quick guide to technical and overnight stops at African airports during the COVID-19 pandemic.Country Airports T/Stop N/Stop AngolaFNLU, FNCA, FNGI, FNMO, FNMEYesYesTech stops allowed for crew onlyNight stops at specific hotels only.BeninDBBBYesNoTech, night and fuel stops permittedNo crew quarantine.BotswanaFBSK, FBMN, FBMN, FBFTYesNoTech stops for fuel onlyNo night stops allowed.Burkina FasoDFFD, DFOONoYesMedevac, cargo, and repatriation with special government approval only.BurundiHBBANoNoMedevac, cargo, and repatriation with MOFA approvalCrew cannot leave the airport.Cape VerdeGVAC, GVNPYesNoTech stops, cargo, medevac, humanitarian flights are permitted but no night stops.CameroonFKKD, FKYSYesNoPermit applications through normal channels, Exempted flights must try to operate from Monday - Friday between 7:00-19:00UTCCentral AfricanRepublic (CAR)FEFFYesNoAirport open from 0600 - 1600Z.ChadFTTJ, FTTCNoNoMedevac, cargo, and essential flights with MOFA approval only.ComorosFMCHNoNoCargo flights with government approval.DRCFZAA, FZNA, FZQA, FZICNoNoCargo, medevac, repatriation withSpecial government approval only Handler to be given 48hrs notice.Republic of CongoFCBB, FCPP, FCOOYesNoCargo, medevac, repatriation withgovernment approval only Handler to be notified.Cote d'IvoireDIAPYesYes International flights resumed on July 1.DjiboutiHDAMYesNoStrict permission processes underway.Equatorial GuineaFGSL, FGBTNoNoCargo, Medevac, humanitarian allowedNo night stops and a 15-day quarantinefor anyone who disembarks. EritreaHHAS, HHSB, HHMSNoNoCargo, Medevac, humanitarian allowed Make permit request as early as possible. Eswatini FDSKNoNo ---EthiopiaHAAB, HADRYesYesTech stops permitted with 1 hour ground time night stops permitted for cargo, medevacs,humanitarian with special government approval. Diplomatic flights quarantine at specified hotels.GabonFOOLNoNoCargo, medevacs, humanitarian flightsNight stops with special approval only. GambiaGBYDYesNoMedical, cargo, special flights onlyPermit prior to arrival is required. GhanaDGAAYesNoCargo, medevac, humanitarian flights allowedwith special approval only.Guinea ConackryGUCYYesNoPermit through the CAAMinistry of Transport approval is required. Guinea-BissauGGOVYesNoAircraft in distress, humanitarian, cargo, tech stops without disembarkation, security-related flights, rescue missions are allowed.KenyaHKMO, HKJK, HKNW, HKELYesYesCargo, medevac, humanitarian flightssubject to KCAA and government approvalNight stop crew will be quarantined in adesignated hotel. LesothoFXMMNoNo---LiberiaGLRBYesNoCargo, medevac, ferry and tech stopsCrew must remain on board during transit. MadagascarFMMINoNoCargo flights are allowed Crew must stay airside. MalawiFWCL,FWKIYesNoCargo flights and tech stops onlyNight stops not allowed.MaliGABS, GAGOYesNoCrew must stay in aircraft during transit.MauritaniaGQNO, GQPPYesNoPermit requests should be sent on time to the CAAas final approval must come from Transport Ministry. MauritiusFWCL,FWKINoYesCargo only no tech stops allowed. MayotteFMCZYesNoAirport open from 0600Z-1400Z. All operationsthrough government approval. MozambiqueFQMA, FQNC, FQBR, FQNPYesYesTech stops and night stopped allowed.NamibiaFYWE, FYWHYesYesApply through the Ministry of Health for clearance Crew may disembark but must quarantine for 14 days.NigerDRRNYesNoNight stops for cargo, medevac, ferry flights with special approvalRadison Blu is designated for crew rest.NigeriaDNMM, DNAA, DNKNYesNoPermit approval subject to the Ministrywith no guarantees. Re-Union IslandsFMEE, FMEPNoNo---RwandaHRYRYesYesAirport is open to GA, aircraft in states of emergency, cargo, tech, medevac, repatriation, and charter or private flights.Sao Tome and PrincipeFPSTNoNoCargo and medevac onlywith special approval. SenegalGOBD, GOSSYesYesPermits must be obtained through MOFACopies must be sent for coordination with police.SeychellesFSIAYesYesCrew for night stop must pass basic screening Only nationals and permanent residents can enter.Sierra LeoneGFLLYesNoTech stops and medevacs permittedQuick turnaround is vital. SomaliaHCMMYesNoTech stops allowed with no embarkation or disembarkation Government approval required 72 hours prior.SomalilandHCMHYesNoTech stops allowed with no embarkation or disembarkation Government approval required 72 hours prior.South AfricaFAOR, FALE, FACTYesYesMedevac, cargo, repatriation flights onlywith special approvals Crew can stay at designated hotels only. St. Helena / AscencionFHSHNoNo---TanzaniaHTDA, HTZA, HTKJYesYesFlight restrictions have been lifted.TogoDXXXNoNoEvacuation, cargo, technical stops, and special flights require special authorization Disembarkation of passengers is prohibited.UgandaHUENYesYesNight stops are allowed for medevac, cargo, and humanitarian flights allowedExpect a strict permit process. Transport of human remains in is suspended.ZambiaFLKKYesYesNight stops are allowed for Medevac flights anddiplomatically cleared flights only Crew will undergo quarantine for their rest for a max of 3 days.ZimbabweFVJN, FVRG, FVFANoNoTech or night stops are not allowed.While the Information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the Information. The Information may change without notice and UAS is not in any way liable for the accuracy of any information printed and stored or in any way interpreted and used by a user.For support with your flight operations in Africa, contact UASUAS
