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Small airportScheduled service

K50 Airstrip

ICAO SO-0001🇸🇴 Mogadishu
Coordinates
2.0053°N, 44.9866°E
Elevation
100 ft (30 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SO-SH
Time zone
Mogadishu(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
18:13
Civil dusk
18:36

About 12h 14m 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 K50 Airstrip

K50 Airstrip is an airstrip in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia. It serves the capital city, Mogadishu, and was at times its main airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MOGADISHU TMAClass DTMA4500 ft MSLFL145

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Somalia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from K50 Airstrip.

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🇸🇴 More airports in Somalia📘 Flying in Somalia: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is K50 Airstrip located?

K50 Airstrip is small airport located in Mogadishu, Somalia, at an elevation of 100 ft (30 m).

What time zone is K50 Airstrip in?

K50 Airstrip is in the Africa/Mogadishu time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at K50 Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at K50 Airstrip is approximately 0.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near K50 Airstrip?

The nearest airport to K50 Airstrip is Uadan Highway Airstrip (SO-0003), about 14.3 nm to the e, followed by Dayniile Airport and Aden Adde International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. K50 Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.