Merowe Airport (HSMN)
Medium airport · Merowe, Northern State, Sudan
Airport data
| Name | Merowe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HSMN |
| IATA | MWE |
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°26'36" E 31°50'36" 18.44333, 31.84333 |
| Location | Merowe, Northern State, Sudan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 13,186 ft (4019 m) | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Merowe Airport at a glance
Merowe Airport is a medium airport in Merowe, Northern State, Sudan, known to airline systems as MWE. The field elevation of 897 ft (273 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HSMN 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, 02/20, offers 13,186 ft (4019 m) of asphalt 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 HSMN 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 Merowe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dongola Airport | HSDN | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Wadi Seidna Air Base | SD-0001 | 301 km (163 NM) |
| Khartoum International Airport | HSSK | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Abu Simbel Airport | HEBL | 438 km (237 NM) |
| Port Sudan New International Airport | HSPN | 578 km (312 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Merowe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 897 ft field elevation of Merowe 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 Merowe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Merowe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Merowe Airport is HSMN, and its IATA code is MWE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Merowe Airport above sea level?
Merowe Airport sits at an elevation of 897 feet (273 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Merowe Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.4433, 31.8433 — in Merowe, Northern State, Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dongola Airport, about 168 km away.
Does HSMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HSMN 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 Merowe Airport?
Merowe Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 13,186 ft (4019 m) with a Asphalt surface.