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Asmara International Airport

IATA ASMICAO HHAS🇪🇷 Asmara
Coordinates
15.2919°N, 38.9107°E
Elevation
7,661 ft (2,335 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ER-SK
Time zone
Asmara(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
18:59
Civil dusk
19:23

About 12h 57m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Asmara International Airport

Asmara International Airport

Asmara International Airport is the international airport of Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. It is the country's largest airport and the only one receiving regularly scheduled services as of 2017.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

HHAS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 259,842 ft / 3,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
12 / 305,951 ft / 1,814 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (7)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Asmara International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Asmara International Airport?

The ICAO code for Asmara International Airport is HHAS, and its IATA code is ASM.

Where is Asmara International Airport located?

Asmara International Airport is medium airport located in Asmara, Eritrea, at an elevation of 7,661 ft (2,335 m).

How many runways does Asmara International Airport have?

Asmara International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,842 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Asmara International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Asmara International Airport include Egyptair, Nasair, Yemenia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Asmara International Airport?

Historical data lists 7 nonstop destinations from Asmara International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Asmara International Airport in?

Asmara International Airport is in the Africa/Asmara time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Asmara International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Asmara International Airport is approximately 3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Asmara International Airport?

The nearest airport to Asmara International Airport is Gura Airfield (HHGU), about 17.6 nm to the sse, followed by Massawa International Airport and Adi Keyh Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Asmara International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.