Egal International Airport (HGA): Codes, Runways & Location
Egal International Airport (IATA: HGA · ICAO: HCMH) is a large airport serving Hargeisa, Somalia. It lies at 9.5141° N, 44.0835° E, 4471 ft (1363 m) above sea level.
Overview of Egal International Airport
Egal International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Hargeisa in Somalia. It is identified by the IATA code HGA and the ICAO code HCMH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Egal International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3700 m (12139 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 4471 ft (1363 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Borama Airport (BXX) about 113 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 ≈ 3,700 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Egal International Airport
Where is Egal International Airport located?
Egal International Airport is located in Hargeisa, Somalia. Its coordinates are 9.5141° N, 44.0835° E.
What is the airport code for Egal International Airport?
Egal International Airport has an IATA code of HGA and an ICAO code of HCMH.
How long is the runway at Egal International Airport?
Egal International Airport's longest runway is about 3700 m (12139 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Egal International Airport have?
Egal International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Egal International Airport a major airport?
Egal International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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