Assab International Airport (HHSB)
Medium airport · Assab, Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
Airport data
| Name | Assab International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HHSB |
| IATA | ASA |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°4'18" E 42°38'42" 13.07180, 42.64500 |
| Location | Assab, Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 11,531 ft (3515 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Assab International Airport at a glance
Assab International Airport is a medium airport in Assab, Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea, known to airline systems as ASA. The field elevation of 46 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HHSB 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, 12/30, offers 11,531 ft (3515 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HHSB 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 Assab International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mokha International Airport | OYMK | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Taiz International Airport | OYTZ | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Djibouti-Ambouli Airport | HDAM | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Hodeida International Airport | OYHD | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Al Anad Air Base | OY74 | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Assab International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 46 ft field elevation of Assab 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 Assab International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Assab International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Assab International Airport is HHSB, and its IATA code is ASA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Assab International Airport above sea level?
Assab International Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Assab International Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.0718, 42.6450 — in Assab, Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mokha International Airport, about 68 km away.
Does HHSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HHSB 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 Assab International Airport?
Assab International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 11,531 ft (3515 m) with a PEM surface.