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Small airport

Eil Airport

IATA HCMICAO HCME🇸🇴 Eyl
Coordinates
8.1040°N, 49.8200°E
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SO-NU
Time zone
Mogadishu(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:08
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
18:04
Civil dusk
18:26

About 12h 33m 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 Eil Airport

Eyl Airport is an airport serving Eyl, a town in the Nugal region in Puntland, Somalia.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

HCME

Live departures & arrivals

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 243,445 ft / 1,050 m164 ftGraded EarthUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Eil Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Eil Airport?

The ICAO code for Eil Airport is HCME, and its IATA code is HCM.

Where is Eil Airport located?

Eil Airport is small airport located in Eyl, Somalia, at an elevation of 879 ft (268 m).

How many runways does Eil Airport have?

Eil Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,445 ft / 1,050 m.

What time zone is Eil Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Eil Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Eil Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Eil Airport?

The nearest airport to Eil Airport is Garowe Airport (GGR), about 77.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Gardo Airport and Bandarbeyla Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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