Egal International Airport (HCMH)
Large airport · Hargeisa, Maroodi Jeex, Somalia
Airport data
| Name | Egal International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HCMH |
| IATA | HGA |
| Elevation | 4,471 ft (1363 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°30'51" E 44°5'0" 9.51408, 44.08347 |
| Location | Hargeisa, Maroodi Jeex, Somalia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 12,139 ft (3700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Egal International Airport at a glance
Egal International Airport is a large airport in Hargeisa, Maroodi Jeex, Somalia, known to airline systems as HGA. The field elevation of 4,471 ft (1363 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HCMH 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, 06/24, offers 12,139 ft (3700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HCMH 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 Egal International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gerad Wilwal International Airport | HAJJ | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Berbera Airport | HCMI | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | HADR | 245 km (132 NM) |
| Djibouti-Ambouli Airport | HDAM | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Kebri Dahar Airport | HAKD | 310 km (167 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Egal International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,471 ft field elevation of Egal International 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 5 airports and airfields we list for Somalia — 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 Egal International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Egal International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Egal International Airport is HCMH, and its IATA code is HGA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Egal International Airport above sea level?
Egal International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,471 feet (1363 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Egal International Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.5141, 44.0835 — in Hargeisa, Maroodi Jeex, Somalia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gerad Wilwal International Airport, about 130 km away.
Does HCMH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HCMH 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 Egal International Airport?
Egal International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 12,139 ft (3700 m) with a ASP surface.