Does HCMH require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Egal (Somalia).

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Egal

Egal (HCMH/HGA) serves Egal, Somalia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 4471 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Frequencies, Operations

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HCMH
Name: Egal
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 9.513207
Longitude: 44.08239
Elevation: 4471 ft
Country: Somalia
Municipality: Egal
IATA Code: HGA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
Distance from City: 159.1 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 12139 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NULL
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.somalilandaviation.com%2F&h=AT2r8UIJqOYWDa0S_hV1mbRmYgqrpbW3KArb9oL43ykG2KOE0Obep
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Somaliland MCAA / Hargeisa Airport Operations
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx USD 6/ton
Parking Fee: USD 3/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Egal International Airport. Hargeisa. Somaliland (self-declared). Main airport of Somaliland.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel. Must pre-arrange. Imported via Berbera port. Prices high due to logistics.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Somaliland port of entry. Somaliland visa required (separate from Somalia). Visa on arrival available.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: %H:%i
Curfew End: %H:%i
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No formal curfew. Semi-arid climate. Check NOTAMs. Security situation generally stable but verify.

Alternates

HCMI

ICAO: HCMI
Name: Berbera
Distance (NM): 72.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

HCMV

ICAO: HCMV
Name: Burao
Distance (NM): 87.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Somalia Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 5d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 24 working hours minimum
Landing Lead Time: 24-48 working hours

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require permits. Enhanced due diligence may apply.

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Nearby Airports

HAJJ Wilwal International Airport 70 NM HCMI Berbera 73 NM HCMV Burao 87 NM HDAS Ali-Sabieh Airport 127 NM HDDK Dikhil Airport 140 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at HCMH?: Egal offers Jet A-1.
Does HCMH require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Egal (Somalia).
Does HCMH require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Egal.

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