Massawa International Airport

HHMS / MSW

Massawa, ER

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Massawa International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HHMS
IATA Code: MSW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 194 ft MSL

Location

City: Massawa
Country: ER
Latitude: 15.670000°
Longitude: 39.370098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 11,384 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Massawa International Airport

Overview

Massawa International Airport serves the coastal city of Massawa in Eritrea, positioned strategically on the Red Sea coast. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 194 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and logistics needs.

Flying Conditions

Located at 15.670000, 39.370098, the airport experiences typical Red Sea coastal weather patterns characterized by warm temperatures and potential maritime wind influences. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variability given the coastal geographic positioning, which can impact runway 07/25 operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial concrete runway (07/25) measuring 11,384 feet in length, capable of handling medium to large aircraft operations. Its significant runway length provides operational flexibility for various aircraft types and helps mitigate potential wind-related landing challenges.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25's orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios, with pilots advised to carefully assess wind conditions during approach and landing. The extended runway length offers additional safety margins for complex approach scenarios in this coastal maritime environment.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.