Assab International Airport (ASA): Codes, Runways & Location
Assab International Airport (IATA: ASA · ICAO: HHSB) is a medium-sized airport serving Assab, Eritrea. It lies at 13.0718° N, 42.6450° E, 46 ft (14 m) above sea level.
Overview of Assab International Airport
Assab International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Assab in Eritrea. It is identified by the IATA code ASA and the ICAO code HHSB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Assab International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3515 m (11531 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 46 ft (14 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mokha International Airport about 68 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 ≈ 3,515 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Assab International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assab International Airport
Where is Assab International Airport located?
Assab International Airport is located in Assab, Eritrea. Its coordinates are 13.0718° N, 42.6450° E.
What is the airport code for Assab International Airport?
Assab International Airport has an IATA code of ASA and an ICAO code of HHSB.
How long is the runway at Assab International Airport?
Assab International Airport's longest runway is about 3515 m (11531 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Assab International Airport have?
Assab International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Assab International Airport a major airport?
Assab International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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