Does HCMI require landing permits?

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

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Berbera

Berbera (HCMI/BBO) serves Berbera, Somalia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 30 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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65% Data Complete 34 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HCMI
Name: Berbera
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 10.385035
Longitude: 44.936722
Elevation: 30 ft
Country: Somalia
Municipality: Berbera
IATA Code: BBO
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
Distance from City: 10.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 13582 X 164
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Alternates

HCMV

ICAO: HCMV
Name: Burao
Distance (NM): 63.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

HCMH

ICAO: HCMH
Name: Egal
Distance (NM): 72.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Somaliland port of entry. Somaliland visa required (separate from Somalia). Visa on arrival available.

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

HCMV Burao 63 NM HCMH Egal 73 NM HDAM Ambouli 126 NM HDCH Chabelley Airport 130 NM HDMO Moucha Airport 130 NM HDOB Obock Airport 137 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does HCMI require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Berbera (Somalia).

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