Kismayo Airport (HCMK)
Medium airport · Kismayo, Lower Juba, Somalia
Airport data
| Name | Kismayo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HCMK |
| IATA | KMU |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 0°22'38" E 42°27'33" -0.37735, 42.45920 |
| Location | Kismayo, Lower Juba, Somalia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22 | 12,139 ft (3700 m) | 147 ft | ASP | No |
Kismayo Airport at a glance
Kismayo Airport is a medium airport in Kismayo, Lower Juba, Somalia, known to airline systems as KMU. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HCMK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 4/22, offers 12,139 ft (3700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 4 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HCMK 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 Kismayo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwayu Airport | HKWY | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Manda Airport | HKLU | 270 km (146 NM) |
| Bura East Airport | HKBR | 290 km (157 NM) |
| Wajir Airport | HKWJ | 353 km (191 NM) |
| Malindi International Airport | HKML | 411 km (222 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kismayo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Kismayo 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 Kismayo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kismayo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kismayo Airport is HCMK, and its IATA code is KMU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kismayo Airport above sea level?
Kismayo Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kismayo Airport located?
The airport lies at -0.3774, 42.4592 — in Kismayo, Lower Juba, Somalia, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kiwayu Airport, about 218 km away.
Does HCMK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HCMK 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 Kismayo Airport?
Kismayo Airport has one runway. The longest, 4/22, measures 12,139 ft (3700 m) with a ASP surface.