Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF): Codes, Runways & Location
Wadi Halfa Airport (IATA: WHF · ICAO: HSSW) is a small airport serving Wadi Halfa, Sudan. It lies at 21.8027° N, 31.5216° E, 933 ft (284 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wadi Halfa Airport
Wadi Halfa Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Wadi Halfa in Sudan. It is identified by the IATA code WHF and the ICAO code HSSW. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Wadi Halfa 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: gravel. The field elevation is 933 ft (284 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) about 64 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 Wadi Halfa Airport
Where is Wadi Halfa Airport located?
Wadi Halfa Airport is located in Wadi Halfa, Sudan. Its coordinates are 21.8027° N, 31.5216° E.
What is the airport code for Wadi Halfa Airport?
Wadi Halfa Airport has an IATA code of WHF and an ICAO code of HSSW.
How long is the runway at Wadi Halfa Airport?
Wadi Halfa 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 Wadi Halfa Airport have?
Wadi Halfa Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Wadi Halfa Airport a major airport?
Wadi Halfa Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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