Kassala Airport (HSKA)
Medium airport · Kassala, Kassala State, Sudan
Airport data
| Name | Kassala Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HSKA |
| IATA | KSL |
| Elevation | 1,671 ft (509 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°23'15" E 36°19'44" 15.38750, 36.32880 |
| Location | Kassala, Kassala State, Sudan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kassala Airport at a glance
Kassala Airport is a medium airport in Kassala, Kassala State, Sudan, known to airline systems as KSL. The field elevation of 1,671 ft (509 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HSKA 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, 02/20, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HSKA 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 Kassala Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Asmara International Airport | HHAS | 277 km (150 NM) |
| Axum Airport | HAAX | 297 km (160 NM) |
| Massawa International Airport | HHMS | 327 km (177 NM) |
| Gondar Airport | HAGN | 340 km (184 NM) |
| Khartoum International Airport | HSSK | 405 km (219 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kassala Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,671 ft field elevation of Kassala 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 Kassala Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kassala Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kassala Airport is HSKA, and its IATA code is KSL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kassala Airport above sea level?
Kassala Airport sits at an elevation of 1,671 feet (509 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kassala Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.3875, 36.3288 — in Kassala, Kassala State, Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Asmara International Airport, about 277 km away.
Does HSKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HSKA 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 Kassala Airport?
Kassala Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.