Merowe Airport

HSMN / MWE

Merowe, SD

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Merowe Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HSMN
IATA Code: MWE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 897 ft MSL

Location

City: Merowe
Country: SD
Latitude: 18.443333°
Longitude: 31.843333°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 13,186 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Merowe Airport

Overview

Merowe Airport serves the northern region of Sudan, located near the city of Merowe in the Nile Valley. Situated at an elevation of 897 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding area.

Flying Conditions

The airport's inland location in Sudan suggests a hot, arid climate with potentially significant temperature variations. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal turbulence and reduced aircraft performance during high-temperature periods, especially given the airport's elevation and geographic context.

Notable Features

Merowe Airport features a single runway (02/20) with a substantial length of 13,186 feet constructed of asphalt. The extended runway length provides flexibility for various aircraft types and potentially challenging environmental conditions typical of the region.

Approach Considerations

The runway's orientation of 02/20 indicates a northwest-southeast alignment, which may influence wind-related approach considerations. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and runway conditions, utilizing the full available runway length when planning arrivals and departures.

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.