Juba International Airport (HJJJ)
Large airport · Juba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan
Airport data
| Name | Juba International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HJJJ |
| IATA | JUB |
| Elevation | 1,513 ft (461 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°52'19" E 31°36'4" 4.87201, 31.60110 |
| Location | Juba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Juba International Airport at a glance
Juba International Airport is a large airport in Juba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, known to airline systems as JUB. The field elevation of 1,513 ft (461 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HJJJ 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, 13/31, offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HJJJ 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 Juba International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arua Airport | HUAR | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Gulu Airport | HUGU | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Lokichogio Airport | HKLK | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Yambio Airport | HSYA | 354 km (191 NM) |
| Bunia Airport | FZKA | 398 km (215 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Juba International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,513 ft field elevation of Juba 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 6 airports and airfields we list for South Sudan — 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 Juba International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Juba International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Juba International Airport is HJJJ, and its IATA code is JUB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Juba International Airport above sea level?
Juba International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,513 feet (461 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Juba International Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.8720, 31.6011 — in Juba, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arua Airport, about 217 km away.
Does HJJJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HJJJ 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 Juba International Airport?
Juba International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.