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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Paloich Airport

ICAO HSFA🇸🇸 Higleig
Coordinates
10.5292°N, 32.5006°E
Elevation
1,290 ft (393 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SS-NU
Time zone
Juba(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:20
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
18:03
Civil dusk
18:24

About 12h 21m 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 Paloich Airport

Paloich Airport, Heliport is the airport in the Melut County of Upper Nile State in South Sudan which provides transport operations for the adjacent Palogue oil field and the settlement Paloich.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 198,202 ft / 2,500 m147 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
App/TWR128.700 MHz
HF11.300 MHz

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Paloich Airport.

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🇸🇸 More airports in South Sudan📘 Flying in South Sudan: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Paloich Airport?

The ICAO code for Paloich Airport is HSFA.

Where is Paloich Airport located?

Paloich Airport is medium airport located in Higleig, South Sudan, at an elevation of 1,290 ft (393 m).

How many runways does Paloich Airport have?

Paloich Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

What time zone is Paloich Airport in?

Paloich Airport is in the Africa/Juba time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Paloich Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Paloich Airport is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Paloich Airport?

The nearest airport to Paloich Airport is Melut Airport (SS-0029), about 18 nm to the sw, followed by Athidwey Airport and Payuer Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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