Garowe Airport (GGR): Codes, Runways & Location
Garowe Airport (IATA: GGR · ICAO: HCGR) is a small airport serving Garowe, Somalia. It lies at 8.4585° N, 48.5681° E, 1465 ft (447 m) above sea level.
Overview of Garowe Airport
Garowe Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Garowe in Somalia. It is identified by the IATA code GGR and the ICAO code HCGR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Garowe Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 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: asphalt. The field elevation is 1465 ft (447 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gardo Airport (GSR) about 135 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 ≈ 2,000 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Garowe Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Garowe Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garowe Airport
Where is Garowe Airport located?
Garowe Airport is located in Garowe, Somalia. Its coordinates are 8.4585° N, 48.5681° E.
What is the airport code for Garowe Airport?
Garowe Airport has an IATA code of GGR and an ICAO code of HCGR.
How long is the runway at Garowe Airport?
Garowe Airport's longest runway is about 2000 m (6562 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Garowe Airport have?
Garowe Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Garowe Airport a major airport?
Garowe Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Garowe Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →