Berbera Airport (HCMI)
Medium airport · Berbera, Maroodi Jeex, Somalia
Airport data
| Name | Berbera Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HCMI |
| IATA | BBO |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°23'6" E 44°56'12" 10.38504, 44.93672 |
| Location | Berbera, Maroodi Jeex, Somalia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 13,582 ft (4140 m) | 164 ft | ASP | No |
Berbera Airport at a glance
Berbera Airport is a medium airport in Berbera, Maroodi Jeex, Somalia, known to airline systems as BBO. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HCMI 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, 05/23, offers 13,582 ft (4140 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HCMI 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 Berbera Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Egal International Airport | HCMH | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Djibouti-Ambouli Airport | HDAM | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Gerad Wilwal International Airport | HAJJ | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Aden International Airport | OYAA | 272 km (147 NM) |
| Al Anad Air Base | OY74 | 311 km (168 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Berbera Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Berbera 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 Berbera Airport
What is the ICAO code of Berbera Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Berbera Airport is HCMI, and its IATA code is BBO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Berbera Airport above sea level?
Berbera Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Berbera Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.3850, 44.9367 — in Berbera, Maroodi Jeex, Somalia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Egal International Airport, about 135 km away.
Does HCMI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HCMI 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 Berbera Airport?
Berbera Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 13,582 ft (4140 m) with a ASP surface.