What is the tower frequency at HHSB?

The tower frequency at Assab Intl is 118.6 MHz.

Does HHSB require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Assab Intl (Eritrea).

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Assab Intl

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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69% Data Complete 36 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

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: 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: N/A
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: NULL
NAVAIDs: NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.600 MHz
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

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. Visa on arrival or e-visa available. Strategic Horn of Africa location.

Airport Services

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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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Nearby Airports

HDAG Assa-Gueyla Airport 53 NM HDHE Herkale Airport 53 NM HDOB Obock Airport 76 NM HDTJ Tadjoura Airport 79 NM HDMO Moucha Airport 87 NM OYTZ Taiz Intl 95 NM HDAM Ambouli 96 NM HDCH Chabelley Airport 97 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HHSB?: The tower frequency at Assab Intl is 118.6 MHz.
Does HHSB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Assab Intl (Eritrea).

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