El-Obeid Airport (HSOB)
Medium airport · El-Obeid, North Kurdufan State, Sudan
Airport data
| Name | El-Obeid Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HSOB |
| IATA | EBD |
| Elevation | 1,927 ft (587 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°9'12" E 30°13'58" 13.15320, 30.23270 |
| Location | El-Obeid, North Kurdufan State, Sudan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
El-Obeid Airport at a glance
El-Obeid Airport is a medium airport in El-Obeid, North Kurdufan State, Sudan, known to airline systems as EBD. The field elevation of 1,927 ft (587 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HSOB 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, 01/19, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HSOB 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-Obeid 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 | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Khartoum International Airport | HSSK | 369 km (199 NM) |
| Paloich Airport | HJPH | 382 km (206 NM) |
| Wadi Seidna Air Base | SD-0001 | 385 km (208 NM) |
| Malakal International Airport | HSSM | 429 km (232 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El-Obeid Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,927 ft field elevation of El-Obeid 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-Obeid Airport
What is the ICAO code of El-Obeid Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El-Obeid Airport is HSOB, and its IATA code is EBD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El-Obeid Airport above sea level?
El-Obeid Airport sits at an elevation of 1,927 feet (587 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-Obeid Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.1532, 30.2327 — in El-Obeid, North Kurdufan State, Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Renk Airport, about 326 km away.
Does HSOB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HSOB 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-Obeid Airport?
El-Obeid Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.