Paloich Airport (HJPH)
Medium airport · Higleig, Upper Nile State, South Sudan
Airport data
| Name | Paloich Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HSFA |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (393 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°31'45" E 32°30'2" 10.52917, 32.50056 |
| Location | Higleig, Upper Nile State, South Sudan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 147 ft | Asphalt | No |
Paloich Airport at a glance
Paloich Airport is a medium airport in Higleig, Upper Nile State, South Sudan. The field elevation of 1,290 ft (393 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HJPH 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, 01/19, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HJPH 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 Paloich Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renk Airport | HSRN | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Malakal International Airport | HSSM | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Asosa Airport | HASO | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Gambela Airport | HAGM | 350 km (189 NM) |
| El-Obeid Airport | HSOB | 382 km (206 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Paloich Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,290 ft field elevation of Paloich 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 Paloich Airport
What is the ICAO code of Paloich Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Paloich Airport is HSFA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Paloich Airport above sea level?
Paloich Airport sits at an elevation of 1,290 feet (393 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Paloich Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.5292, 32.5006 — in Higleig, Upper Nile State, South Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Renk Airport, about 129 km away.
Does HJPH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HJPH 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 Paloich Airport?
Paloich Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a Asphalt surface.