El Fasher Airport (HSFS)
Medium airport · El Fasher, North Darfur State, Sudan
Airport data
| Name | El Fasher Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HSFS |
| IATA | ELF |
| Elevation | 2,393 ft (729 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°36'54" E 25°19'29" 13.61490, 25.32460 |
| Location | El Fasher, North Darfur State, Sudan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,744 ft (2970 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 5,010 ft (1527 m) | 148 ft | GVL | No |
El Fasher Airport at a glance
El Fasher Airport is a medium airport in El Fasher, North Darfur State, Sudan, known to airline systems as ELF. The field elevation of 2,393 ft (729 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HSFS 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 — 05/23 — offers 9,744 ft (2970 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HSFS 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 El Fasher Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nyala Airport | HSNN | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Sabera Geneina Airport | HSSG | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Abeche Airport | FTTC | 485 km (262 NM) |
| (Misplaced duplicate?)Aeropuerto internacional Simón bolivar | VE-0526 | 504 km (272 NM) |
| El-Obeid Airport | HSOB | 533 km (288 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Fasher Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,393 ft field elevation of El Fasher 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 El Fasher Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Fasher Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Fasher Airport is HSFS, and its IATA code is ELF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Fasher Airport above sea level?
El Fasher Airport sits at an elevation of 2,393 feet (729 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Fasher Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.6149, 25.3246 — in El Fasher, North Darfur State, Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nyala Airport, about 178 km away.
Does HSFS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HSFS 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 El Fasher Airport?
El Fasher Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,744 ft (2970 m) with a ASP surface.