Massawa International Airport (MSW): Codes, Runways & Location
Massawa International Airport (IATA: MSW · ICAO: HHMS) is a medium-sized airport serving Massawa, Eritrea. It lies at 15.6700° N, 39.3701° E, 194 ft (59 m) above sea level.
Overview of Massawa International Airport
Massawa International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Massawa in Eritrea. It is identified by the IATA code MSW and the ICAO code HHMS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Massawa International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 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 194 ft (59 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Asmara International Airport (ASM) about 65 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Massawa International Airport
Where is Massawa International Airport located?
Massawa International Airport is located in Massawa, Eritrea. Its coordinates are 15.6700° N, 39.3701° E.
What is the airport code for Massawa International Airport?
Massawa International Airport has an IATA code of MSW and an ICAO code of HHMS.
How long is the runway at Massawa International Airport?
Massawa International Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Massawa International Airport have?
Massawa International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Massawa International Airport a major airport?
Massawa International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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