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Saint Helena Airport (FHSH) — Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Helena Airport (FHSH/HLE) serves Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. This is a small airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 1017 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FHSH
- Name: Saint Helena Airport
- Type: small_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -15.957725
- Longitude: -5.645943
- Elevation: 1017 ft
- Country: Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Municipality: Longwood
- IATA Code: HLE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Atlantic/St_Helena
- Distance from City: 7.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 6398 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: 52/R/B/W/T
- Lighting: Edge lights with intensity control, REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: DVOR SH 112.90, ILS LLZ (offset), GBAS SmartPath
- Approach Types: RNP RWY01, ILS LLZ, GLS
- Remarks: Category C aerodrome. LDA 1535m (RWY01), 1550m (RWY19). Displaced thresholds: 100m (01), 300m (19). Preferred RWY19 for landing/departure. Severe windshear below 400ft on RWY19 approach.
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Frequencies
- Tower: 118.200 MHz
- Ground: 118.200 MHz
- Operations: 119.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.500 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
08:00
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16:00
Tuesday
08:00
–
16:00
Wednesday
08:00
–
16:00
Thursday
08:00
–
16:00
Friday
08:00
–
16:00
Saturday
08:00
–
16:00
Sunday
08:00
–
16:00
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Open on scheduled flight days (every Saturday + every 2nd Sunday). Daylight hours only. Ad hoc opening for charter/private flights on request. Terminal open from 10:00 local on flight days. Extended hours available at 100% surcharge.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +290 22112
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +290 25180
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://sthelenaairport.com
- Remarks: Operations: [email protected] / [email protected]. Flight info: +290 22523 (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00). Tower VSAT: +27 11 928 6440. Ops Manager Mobile: +290 63722. After-hours: +290 24433 / +290 23055. Customs: +290 22287. Immigration: +290 25987.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +290 25180 / [email protected]
- Remarks: Strictly PPR. All operators must arrange ground handling before arrival. Written disabled aircraft recovery arrangements required. Category C briefing required for all crew.
Customs
- Open: 08:00
- Close: 16:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Customs at airport on scheduled flight days. Office at Customs House, The Wharf, Jamestown (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00). Available on request for charter/private flights.
Fees
- Landing Fee: £4 per metric tonne MTOW, minimum £200. Extended hours surcharge: 100% of landing charge.
- Parking Fee: Free 0-4 hours; thereafter 20% of landing charge per 24 hours.
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: SHP
- Remarks: Pax charge: £17 (over 12yr), £8.50 (2-12yr), free under 2. Additional £100 per passenger surcharge. SHP at parity with GBP.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 1.00
- Last Updated: 2026-04-02
- Remarks: Defence Standard 91-91. Bulk storage 6M litres. SHP at parity with GBP. Price as of 2016 — confirm current rate before arrival. No avgas available.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Landing permission required from St Helena Immigration before arrival. Contact: [email protected] or +290 22626.
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Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Daylight operations only — not certified for night ops. Category C aerodrome: crew specific training required, operator requires regulator approval. Daily radiosonde launch from Bottom Woods (~2nm NW) at 11:15 UTC. Bird hazard near cliffs. ETOPS compliance required.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of FHSH?
- Saint Helena Airport operates from 08:00 to 16:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at FHSH?
- The tower frequency at Saint Helena Airport is 118.20 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FHSH?
- Saint Helena Airport offers JET A-1.
- Is customs available at FHSH?
- Yes, customs at Saint Helena Airport is available from 08:00 to 16:00.
- Does FHSH require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Saint Helena Airport.
- Where is FHSH located?
- Saint Helena Airport (FHSH) is located in Longwood, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
- What is the IATA code for FHSH?
- The IATA code for Saint Helena Airport is HLE.
- How long is the runway at FHSH?
- The main runway at Saint Helena Airport (01/19) measures 6398 X 148.
- Does FHSH have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Saint Helena Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
- Is FHSH a port of entry?
- Yes, Saint Helena Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.