El Fasher Airport (ELF): Codes, Runways & Location
El Fasher Airport (IATA: ELF · ICAO: HSFS) is a medium-sized airport serving El Fasher, Sudan. It lies at 13.6149° N, 25.3246° E, 2393 ft (729 m) above sea level.
Overview of El Fasher Airport
El Fasher Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of El Fasher in Sudan. It is identified by the IATA code ELF and the ICAO code HSFS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
El Fasher Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2970 m (9744 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, gravel. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2393 ft (729 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nyala Airport (UYL) about 178 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 ≈ 2,970 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Fasher Airport
Where is El Fasher Airport located?
El Fasher Airport is located in El Fasher, Sudan. Its coordinates are 13.6149° N, 25.3246° E.
What is the airport code for El Fasher Airport?
El Fasher Airport has an IATA code of ELF and an ICAO code of HSFS.
How long is the runway at El Fasher Airport?
El Fasher Airport's longest runway is about 2970 m (9744 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does El Fasher Airport have?
El Fasher Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, gravel surfacing.
Is El Fasher Airport a major airport?
El Fasher Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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