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Assab Intl (HHSB/ASA) — Assab, Eritrea
Assab Intl (HHSB/ASA) serves Assab, Eritrea. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 46 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: HHSB
- Name: Assab Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 13.0718
- Longitude: 42.645
- Elevation: 46 ft
- Country: Eritrea
- Municipality: Assab
- IATA Code: ASA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: HHAA
- Timezone: Africa/Asmara
- Distance from City: 12.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 11531 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: NDB (SB 345 kHz)
- Approach Types: NDB
- Remarks: Joint civil/military facility. UAE military upgraded facility from 2015 for Yemen operations.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.600 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 123.200 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: Split schedule: 04:00-09:00Z and 11:00-15:00Z (07:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 local). Overtime available 24 hrs with prior notice (PNR). No runway lighting limits operations to daylight hours.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +291 1181424
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: Handling agents: Jet Business Solutions (JBS) +971 4 337 9191 (after hrs +971 52 777 8622); Sonic Jet +971 6 557 1898 (after hrs +971 50 964 3661). SITA: SHJSJ7X. Eritrea CAA: P.O. Box 252, Asmara.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Eritrea CAA or handling agent (JBS/Sonic Jet)
- Remarks: Slots not required. PPR and landing permit required. CAA working hours: 0400-1500Z (closed Saturday-Sunday).
Customs
- Open: 04:00
- Close: 15:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Airport of entry. Split schedule: 04:00-09:00Z and 11:00-15:00Z. Overtime on request. Must declare electronics and foreign cash over $10,000 USD.
Fees
- Landing Fee: USD 40 first 20,000 lbs MTOW + USD 2/1,000 lbs (20,001-40,000) + USD 2.75/1,000 lbs (40,000+). +10% night surcharge.
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Per Eritrea AIP GEN 4.2-1 (01-Mar-2021). Overflight/landing permit fee: $40 USD. Air nav charges by weight: up to 10,000 lbs = $100, 50,001-120,000 lbs = $125-175, 120,001-300,000 lbs = $200, 300,000+ lbs = $225.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Jet fuel available. Arrange through handling agents (JBS or Sonic Jet). Short-notice requests subject to availability.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- 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.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No runway lighting — night operations not available. Military operations may affect availability.
Alternates
OYTZ
- ICAO: OYTZ
- Name: Taiz Intl
- Distance (NM): 94.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Limited port of entry functionality due to conflict. Aden has intermittent international operations. Sana'a airport subject to airspace restrictions. All operations require special coordination.
HDAM
- ICAO: HDAM
- Name: Ambouli
- Distance (NM): 96.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport of entry. Visa on arrival or e-visa available for most nationalities.
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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.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of HHSB?
- Assab Intl operates from 04:00 to 15:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at HHSB?
- The tower frequency at Assab Intl is 118.600 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HHSB?
- Assab Intl offers JET A-1.
- Does HHSB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Assab Intl (Eritrea).
- Is customs available at HHSB?
- Yes, customs at Assab Intl is available from 04:00 to 15:00.
- Does HHSB require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Assab Intl.
- Where is HHSB located?
- Assab Intl (HHSB) is located in Assab, Eritrea.
- What is the IATA code for HHSB?
- The IATA code for Assab Intl is ASA.
- How long is the runway at HHSB?
- The main runway at Assab Intl (12/30) measures 11531 X 148.
- Is HHSB a port of entry?
- Yes, Assab Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.