Candala Airport (CXN): Codes, Runways & Location
Candala Airport (IATA: CXN · ICAO: HCMC) is a small airport serving Candala, Somalia. It lies at 11.4956° N, 49.9098° E, 30 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Candala Airport
Candala Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Candala in Somalia. It is identified by the IATA code CXN and the ICAO code HCMC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Candala Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1100 m (3610 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. The field elevation is 30 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA) about 88 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 ≈ 1,100 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Candala Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Candala Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Candala Airport
Where is Candala Airport located?
Candala Airport is located in Candala, Somalia. Its coordinates are 11.4956° N, 49.9098° E.
What is the airport code for Candala Airport?
Candala Airport has an IATA code of CXN and an ICAO code of HCMC.
How long is the runway at Candala Airport?
Candala Airport's longest runway is about 1100 m (3610 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Candala Airport have?
Candala Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset.
Is Candala Airport a major airport?
Candala Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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