Port Sudan New International Airport (HSPN)
Large airport · Port Sudan, Red Sea State, Sudan
Airport data
| Name | Port Sudan New International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HSPN |
| IATA | PZU |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°26'4" E 37°14'3" 19.43456, 37.23412 |
| Location | Port Sudan, Red Sea State, Sudan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Port Sudan New International Airport at a glance
Port Sudan New International Airport is a large airport in Port Sudan, Red Sea State, Sudan, known to airline systems as PZU. The field elevation of 135 ft (41 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HSPN 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, 16/34, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HSPN 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 Port Sudan New International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Faisal Naval Base | OEJF | 293 km (158 NM) |
| King Abdulaziz International Airport | OEJN | 320 km (173 NM) |
| Mecca East Airport | OE49 | 364 km (197 NM) |
| Taif International Airport | OETF | 413 km (223 NM) |
| Kassala Airport | HSKA | 460 km (248 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Sudan New International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 135 ft field elevation of Port Sudan New International 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 Port Sudan New International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port Sudan New International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port Sudan New International Airport is HSPN, and its IATA code is PZU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Sudan New International Airport above sea level?
Port Sudan New International Airport sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Port Sudan New International Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.4346, 37.2341 — in Port Sudan, Red Sea State, Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Faisal Naval Base, about 293 km away.
Does HSPN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HSPN 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 Port Sudan New International Airport?
Port Sudan New International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.