Asosa Airport (HASO)
Medium airport · Asosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Asosa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HASO |
| IATA | ASO |
| Elevation | 5,100 ft (1554 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°1'7" E 34°35'11" 10.01850, 34.58630 |
| Location | Asosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,218 ft (2505 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Asosa Airport at a glance
Asosa Airport is a medium airport in Asosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as ASO. The field elevation of 5,100 ft (1554 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HASO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 8,218 ft (2505 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HASO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Asosa Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambela Airport | HAGM | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Paloich Airport | HJPH | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Renk Airport | HSRN | 265 km (143 NM) |
| Malakal International Airport | HSSM | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Bahir Dar Airport | HABD | 347 km (187 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Asosa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,100 ft field elevation of Asosa Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 16 airports and airfields we list for Ethiopia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Asosa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Asosa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Asosa Airport is HASO, and its IATA code is ASO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Asosa Airport above sea level?
Asosa Airport sits at an elevation of 5,100 feet (1554 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Asosa Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.0185, 34.5863 — in Asosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gambela Airport, about 210 km away.
Does HASO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HASO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Asosa Airport?
Asosa Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,218 ft (2505 m) with a ASP surface.