Asmara International Airport (ASM): Codes, Runways & Location
Asmara International Airport (IATA: ASM · ICAO: HHAS) is a medium-sized airport serving Asmara, Eritrea. It lies at 15.2919° N, 38.9107° E, 7661 ft (2335 m) above sea level.
Overview of Asmara International Airport
Asmara International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Asmara in Eritrea. It is identified by the IATA code ASM and the ICAO code HHAS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Asmara International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 7661 ft (2335 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Massawa International Airport (MSW) about 65 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Asmara International Airport
Where is Asmara International Airport located?
Asmara International Airport is located in Asmara, Eritrea. Its coordinates are 15.2919° N, 38.9107° E.
What is the airport code for Asmara International Airport?
Asmara International Airport has an IATA code of ASM and an ICAO code of HHAS.
How long is the runway at Asmara International Airport?
Asmara International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Asmara International Airport have?
Asmara International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Asmara International Airport a major airport?
Asmara International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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