DES

Small airport · Desroches Island, Seychelles

Desroches Airport

Desroches Island, a former coconut and timber plantation, is the main island of the Amirante Islands, part of the Outer Islands. Its IATA code is DES. Its ICAO code is FSDR. It has 1 runway, longest 4,531 ft (CON). Elevation 10 ft.

IATA DESICAO FSDR1 runway, longest 4,531 ft (CON)SeychellesSmall airport

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Airport facts

LocationDesroches Island, Seychelles
IATA codeDES
ICAO codeFSDR
TypeSmall airport
Runways1 runway, longest 4,531 ft (CON)
Elevation10 ft
Coordinates5.6967° S, 53.6558° E

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What Desroches Airport is known for

Desroches Island, a former coconut and timber plantation, is the main island of the Amirante Islands, part of the Outer Islands.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Desroches Airport?

Desroches Island, a former coconut and timber plantation, is the main island of the Amirante Islands, part of the Outer Islands.

What is the airport code for Desroches Airport?

Desroches Airport — its IATA code is DES and its ICAO code is FSDR.

Where is Desroches Airport located?

Desroches Airport serves Desroches Island, Seychelles. Its coordinates are 5.6967° S, 53.6558° E.

How high is Desroches Airport?

Desroches Airport sits at 10 feet above sea level.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.