Malakal International Airport (MAK): Codes, Runways & Location
Malakal International Airport (IATA: MAK · ICAO: HSSM) is a medium-sized airport serving Malakal, South Sudan. It lies at 9.5587° N, 31.6519° E, 1291 ft (393 m) above sea level.
Overview of Malakal International Airport
Malakal International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Malakal in South Sudan. It is identified by the IATA code MAK and the ICAO code HSSM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Malakal International 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 1291 ft (393 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Paloich Airport about 142 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Malakal International Airport
Where is Malakal International Airport located?
Malakal International Airport is located in Malakal, South Sudan. Its coordinates are 9.5587° N, 31.6519° E.
What is the airport code for Malakal International Airport?
Malakal International Airport has an IATA code of MAK and an ICAO code of HSSM.
How long is the runway at Malakal International Airport?
Malakal International 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 Malakal International Airport have?
Malakal International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Malakal International Airport a major airport?
Malakal International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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