Beledweyne Airport (BLW): Codes, Runways & Location
Beledweyne Airport (IATA: BLW · ICAO: HCMN) is a small airport serving Beledweyne, Somalia. It lies at 4.7670° N, 45.2388° E, 559 ft (170 m) above sea level.
Overview of Beledweyne Airport
Beledweyne Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Beledweyne in Somalia. It is identified by the IATA code BLW and the ICAO code HCMN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Beledweyne Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 559 ft (170 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Guriel Airport (GUO) about 103 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 ≈ 2,200 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beledweyne Airport
Where is Beledweyne Airport located?
Beledweyne Airport is located in Beledweyne, Somalia. Its coordinates are 4.7670° N, 45.2388° E.
What is the airport code for Beledweyne Airport?
Beledweyne Airport has an IATA code of BLW and an ICAO code of HCMN.
How long is the runway at Beledweyne Airport?
Beledweyne Airport's longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Beledweyne Airport have?
Beledweyne Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Beledweyne Airport a major airport?
Beledweyne Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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