Rehabilitation and modernisation work at Togo's Niamtougou Airport is being carried out under a programme that includes a 500-metre runway extension, pavement works for uncrewed aircraft operations and upgrades to the airport's existing aeronautical infrastructure.
ASECNA's West African International NOTAM Office published the programme in AIP Supplement 113/A/26GO on 15 September 2026. The supplement took effect on the same date and is valid until 31 May 2027. It states that work will take place during both day and night operations.
The rehabilitation and modernisation works cover three principal areas: extension of the runway from threshold 03, construction of a dedicated pavement for uncrewed aircraft and reinforcement of the airport's aeronautical pavements. The programme is being implemented in phases.
Phase 0 provides for site establishment, development of a service road and testing of the different pavement layers outside the principal work area. This preparatory phase has a stated duration of one month.
Phase 1 is scheduled to run for six months and includes extending the runway by 500 metres from threshold 03 and constructing a new 100-metre stopway.
A new 1,200-metre-long and 30-metre-wide pavement will also be constructed parallel to the runway for uncrewed aircraft operations. According to the AIP supplement, the pavement is intended for military use and will be connected to the existing military taxiway.
Associated Phase 1 works include construction or development of a SALT administrative building, a PIF sentry box, a power plant, two BCN hangars and fencing. The works will involve earthmoving, construction machinery, material deliveries and trenching, including work near electrical, fibre-optic, airfield lighting and water infrastructure.
Phase 2, also scheduled for six months, will focus on the airport's existing operational infrastructure. The programme includes reinforcement of the existing 2,500-metre runway, including the 100-metre stopway at threshold 21, as well as reinforcement of the military taxiway.
The civil apron and civil taxiway are also to be reinforced. Existing airfield lighting and signage will be removed and reinstalled, surface markings will be completely renewed, and air navigation and meteorological aid equipment will be relocated. The runway will be closed during Phase 2.
Operational restrictions are already associated with the works. The runway 03 simple approach lighting system is listed as unserviceable, while further restrictions on runway use during Phase 2 will be promulgated by NOTAM. Pilots and operators are also advised that workers and construction equipment will be present within the work area and that air traffic control instructions must be followed during ground movements.
The airport layout published with the supplement shows the Phase 1 and Phase 2 work areas, including the runway extension and the new 1,200-by-30-metre uncrewed aircraft pavement running parallel to the principal runway.
