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Merowe Airport - Airport Information
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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.
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