Asmara Intl (HHAS/ASM) — Asmara, Eritrea

• ICAO: HHAS
• Name: Asmara Intl
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 15.2919
• Longitude: 38.910702
• Elevation: 7661 ft
• Country: Eritrea
• Municipality: Asmara
• IATA Code: ASM
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: HHAA
• Timezone: Africa/Asmara
• Distance from City: 5.7 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 07/25

• Designation: 07/25
• Dimensions: 9842 X 148
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: HIRL, ALSF-1, SFL, VASI, PAPI, REIL
• NAVAIDs: ILS RWY 07, VOR-DME ASM 113.70, NDB AS 305
• Approach Types: ILS, VOR/DME
• Remarks: Main runway. Threshold elev: RWY 07 7661ft, RWY 25 7612ft. High elevation airport (7661ft AMSL) — reduced performance for heavy aircraft.

Runway 12/30

• Designation: 12/30
• Dimensions: 5951 X 148
• Surface: Asphalt
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: NDB AS 305
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: Secondary runway. No lighting — daylight operations only. No instrument approaches published.

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• Tower: 118.100 MHz
• Ground: N/A
• Operations: 120.700 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 121.900 MHz
• ATIS: N/A

• AIS Tel: +291 1181822
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +291 1182899
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: N/A
• Remarks: Fax: +291 1181825. AFTN: HHASAYYX. PO Box 252, Asmara. Joint civil/military airport (Eritrean Air Force base). ECAA: Ministry of Transport and Communications, Eghrimelel Avenue No. 759, P.O. Box 252, Asmara. ECAA phone: +291 1181424. ECAA fax: +291 1181520. ECAA AFTN: HHAAYAYX.

• Slot Required: Yes
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: +291 1181822
• Remarks: All flights require PPR and airport parking slot. Landing permit required — apply through Eritrea CAA, PO Box 252, Asmara. Permit format: ERCAA/XXXX/YYYY.

• Open: 04:00
• Close: 15:00
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: Mon-Fri 04:00-15:00 UTC (07:00-18:00 local). Weekend closed except urgent requests. Airport is an Airport of Entry.

• Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ECAA regulated approx ERN 500/ton
• Parking Fee: ERN 250/ton per 24h
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: ERN
• Remarks: Air nav charges (USD) by MTOW: ≤10,000 lbs=$100, 10,001-50,000 lbs=$125, 50,001-120,000 lbs=$175, 120,001-300,000 lbs=$200, >300,000 lbs=$225. Overflight permit: $40 USD (valid 72h). Landing fee ~ERN 500/ton, parking ~ERN 250/ton/24h (ECAA regulated). ARFF Cat 8.

• Fuel Type: JET A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-04-04
• Remarks: Jet fuel only — no avgas. Very limited stocks, must pre-arrange and confirm availability well in advance. Check fuel stocks before planning.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• APIS Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: GENDEC required for all international flights. Visa required for all nationalities — must apply at Eritrean embassy in advance. Landing permit mandatory for all flight types. Min 48h lead time.

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• Curfew Start: Not recorded
• Curfew End: Not recorded
• Noise Chapter Min: N/A
• Remarks: High elevation airport (7661ft) — performance limitations for heavy aircraft. Terminal capacity constraints. De facto no ops outside 04:00-15:00Z. RWY 12/30 daylight only (no lighting).

HHMS

• ICAO: HHMS
• Name: Massawa International Airport
• Distance (NM): 34.9
• Has IFR: No
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: International airport of entry. Landing permit required — apply min 48 working hours before departure via Eritrea Air Transport Dept. Docs required: AOC, Airworthiness Cert, Registration, Noise Cert, Insurance, Radio License, Receiving Party details

HHSB

• ICAO: HHSB
• Name: Assab Intl
• Distance (NM): 254.6
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Visa required in advance for most nationalities. No visa on arrival except for select nationalities with sponsor request 48h prior. Landing/overflight permits required from Eritrea CAA at least 48h in advance. Permit valid 72 hours.

• Overflight Permit: Yes
• Landing Permit: Yes
• Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
• Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure

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