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Small airport

Candala Airport

IATA CXNICAO HCMC🇸🇴 Candala
Coordinates
11.4956°N, 49.9098°E
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SO-BR
Time zone
Mogadishu(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:02
Sunrise
05:25
Sunset
18:09
Civil dusk
18:32

About 12h 44m 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 Candala Airport

Candala Airport is an airstrip serving Candala, a town in the northeastern Bari region in Puntland, Somalia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

HCMC

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 223,610 ft / 1,100 m215 ftUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Candala Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Candala Airport?

The ICAO code for Candala Airport is HCMC, and its IATA code is CXN.

Where is Candala Airport located?

Candala Airport is small airport located in Candala, Somalia, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Candala Airport have?

Candala Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,610 ft / 1,100 m.

What time zone is Candala Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Candala Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Candala Airport is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Candala Airport?

The nearest airport to Candala Airport is Bender Qassim International Airport (BSA), about 47.2 nm to the wsw, followed by Alula Airport and Iskushuban Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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