Dongola Airport (HSDN)
Medium airport · Dongola, Northern State, Sudan
Airport data
| Name | Dongola Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HSDN |
| IATA | DOG |
| Elevation | 772 ft (235 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°9'13" E 30°25'48" 19.15367, 30.43007 |
| Location | Dongola, Northern State, Sudan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dongola Airport at a glance
Dongola Airport is a medium airport in Dongola, Northern State, Sudan, known to airline systems as DOG. The field elevation of 772 ft (235 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HSDN 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, 17/35, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HSDN 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 Dongola Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Merowe Airport | HSMN | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Abu Simbel Airport | HEBL | 379 km (205 NM) |
| Wadi Seidna Air Base | SD-0001 | 432 km (233 NM) |
| Khartoum International Airport | HSSK | 456 km (246 NM) |
| Aswan International Airport | HESN | 589 km (318 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dongola Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 772 ft field elevation of Dongola 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 10 airports and airfields we list for 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 Dongola Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dongola Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dongola Airport is HSDN, and its IATA code is DOG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dongola Airport above sea level?
Dongola Airport sits at an elevation of 772 feet (235 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dongola Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.1537, 30.4301 — in Dongola, Northern State, Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Merowe Airport, about 168 km away.
Does HSDN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HSDN 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 Dongola Airport?
Dongola Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.