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Massawa International Airport (HHMS/MSW) — Massawa, Eritrea
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 04:00–15:00 UTC (on request)
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 118.3
- Runways
- 07/25
- Elevation
- 194 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HHMS
- Name: Massawa International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 15.67
- Longitude: 39.370098
- Elevation: 194 ft
- Country: Eritrea
- Municipality: Massawa
- IATA Code: MSW
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: HHAA
- Timezone: Africa/Asmara
- Distance from City: 17.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 11483 x 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL, REIL
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME 07 110.5, NDB MS 230
- Approach Types: ILS/DME, NDB
- Remarks: Rwy 07 elev 194 ft, Rwy 25 elev 137 ft. Fire cat 8. Mag hdg 073/253. Massawa NDB 230 kHz 1.3 NM from field. Asmara VOR-DME 113.70 MHz 35.6 NM
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 123.900 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 123.900 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
04:00
–
15:00
Tuesday
04:00
–
15:00
Wednesday
04:00
–
15:00
Thursday
04:00
–
15:00
Friday
04:00
–
15:00
Saturday
04:00
–
15:00
Sunday
04:00
–
15:00
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Tower operates split schedule: 0400-0900Z and 1200-1500Z (0700-1200 / 1500-1800 local) per airports-worldwide.com. AcuKwik claims H24 but airports-worldwide.com lists specific TWR hours. Likely H24 for airport access but TWR not continuously staffed
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +291 711 0917
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: Immigration Dept Massawa: +291 1 18380. Visa office: +291 1 62154
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: No slots required. Landing permit required for all flights — apply via Eritrea Air Transport Dept min 48 working hours in advance
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: H24 with prior notice (PNR). Airport of Entry. Visa on arrival available for $50 USD — processing may be slow due to power cuts
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: ERN
- Remarks: Handling not mandatory. Specific fee schedule not publicly available — contact Eritrea CAA or handling agent
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Jet fuel only. Supplied by TotalEnergies Eritrea. Availability subject to change — confirm before arrival
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- 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
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Military airbase shared with civilian ops. Eritrean airspace restrictions may apply — check NOTAMs
Alternates
HHAS
- ICAO: HHAS
- Name: Asmara Intl
- Distance (NM): 34.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration 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.
HHSB
- ICAO: HHSB
- Name: Assab Intl
- Distance (NM): 245.9
- 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.
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Eritrea Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 5d
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require overflight and landing permits. Enhanced scrutiny may apply.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers HHMS. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of HHMS?
- Massawa International Airport operates from 04:00 to 15:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at HHMS?
- The tower frequency at Massawa International Airport is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HHMS?
- Massawa International Airport offers JET A-1.
- Does HHMS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Massawa International Airport (Eritrea). Permit details for Eritrea
- Is customs available at HHMS?
- Yes, customs at Massawa International Airport is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Where is HHMS located?
- Massawa International Airport (HHMS) is located in Massawa, Eritrea.
- What is the IATA code for HHMS?
- The IATA code for Massawa International Airport is MSW.
- Does HHMS have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Massawa International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
- Is HHMS a port of entry?
- Yes, Massawa International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.