# AIG — Yalinga Airport

> Machine-readable reference for AIG. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/aig
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/aig
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/aig.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AIG.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-20T06:51:36.919+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Yalinga Airport
- IATA: AIG
- ICAO: FEFY
- City: Yalinga
- Country: CF (CF)
- Timezone: Africa/Bangui
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome At Yalinga Airport (AIG), you're stepping onto a dirt-strip bush airfield that serves a remote region of the Central African Republic. This isn't your typical airport experience; it's a lifeline for humanitarian, missionary, and NGO flights. Think of it as a mission hub, closer to a safari venture than a commercial flight. The airfield lacks terminal facilities and operates around the unpredictable conditions of weather and local security. Prepare like field staff – self-sufficient and adaptable to last-minute changes. At a glance Yalinga Airport features a single, unpaved runway and minimal infrastructure, reflecting its role in connecting remote communities. Flights are contingent upon weather and operational needs, often arriving from countries without strict schedules. For passengers, this means travel plans should be flexible, and all essentials should be carried from previous stops, typically Bangui. Terminals & layout There's one "Main Terminal," which is a stretch to call anything more than the ground adjacent to the airstrip. With no permanent facilities or shops, expect a raw encounter with the landscape. No check-in counters or waiting areas — just a clearing whe…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aig/terminals/main

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: The airstrip's quietness offers rare photo ops. With crew permission, photograph the aircraft against the savannah, but steer clear of people or security-related areas to respect local customs.
- _Local_: If you have a local guide in Yalinga, arrange for a short walk post-landing. These walks offer a richer sense of place compared to missions' compounds.
- _Security_: Ensure arrival timing aligns with your organization's security plan, arriving just before the aircraft whenever possible.
- _Time_: Humanitarian flights to such airfields are prone to last-minute changes due to weather and security. Avoid same-day connections from Bangui.
- _Money_: Expect cash-only transactions. Withdraw CFA in Bangui, as there are no banks or reliable mobile money services in Yalinga.
- _Quiet_: Enjoy the aerial approach views. Low-level flights offer breathtaking views of the forests and savannah, often a trip highlight.
- _Avoid_: Avoid relying on local cell signals at the airstrip. Coordinate all essential communications before leaving town.
- _Insider_: Be prepared with self-sufficiency in mind. Pack all necessary items from Bangui, specifically water, snacks, and sun protection gear.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/AIG.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/aig/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/aig/departures — HTML page with live departures