Asmara International Airport (HHAS)
Medium airport · Asmara, Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
Airport data
| Name | Asmara International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HHAS |
| IATA | ASM |
| Elevation | 7,661 ft (2335 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°17'31" E 38°54'39" 15.29190, 38.91070 |
| Location | Asmara, Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,951 ft (1814 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Asmara International Airport at a glance
Asmara International Airport is a medium airport in Asmara, Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea, known to airline systems as ASM. The field elevation of 7,661 ft (2335 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HHAS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HHAS 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 Asmara International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Massawa International Airport | HHMS | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Axum Airport | HAAX | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport | HAMK | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Kassala Airport | HSKA | 277 km (150 NM) |
| Gondar Airport | HAGN | 347 km (187 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Asmara International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,661 ft field elevation of Asmara 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 3 airports and airfields we list for Eritrea — 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 Asmara International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Asmara International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Asmara International Airport is HHAS, and its IATA code is ASM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Asmara International Airport above sea level?
Asmara International Airport sits at an elevation of 7,661 feet (2335 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Asmara International Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.2919, 38.9107 — in Asmara, Northern Red Sea Region, Eritrea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Massawa International Airport, about 65 km away.
Does HHAS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HHAS 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 Asmara International Airport?
Asmara International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.