Sabera Geneina Airport (HSSG)
Medium airport · Geneina, West Darfur State, Sudan
Airport data
| Name | Sabera Geneina Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HSSG |
| Elevation | 2,633 ft (803 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°28'39" E 22°32'14" 13.47740, 22.53722 |
| Location | Geneina, West Darfur State, Sudan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,829 ft (2996 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | No |
Sabera Geneina Airport at a glance
Sabera Geneina Airport is a medium airport in Geneina, West Darfur State, Sudan. The field elevation of 2,633 ft (803 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HSSG 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, 04/22, offers 9,829 ft (2996 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HSSG 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 Sabera Geneina Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abeche Airport | FTTC | 187 km (101 NM) |
| (Misplaced duplicate?)Aeropuerto internacional Simón bolivar | VE-0526 | 216 km (117 NM) |
| El Fasher Airport | HSFS | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Nyala Airport | HSNN | 306 km (165 NM) |
| Faya-Largeau Airport | FTTY | 615 km (332 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sabera Geneina Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,633 ft field elevation of Sabera Geneina 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 Sabera Geneina Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sabera Geneina Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sabera Geneina Airport is HSSG, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sabera Geneina Airport above sea level?
Sabera Geneina Airport sits at an elevation of 2,633 feet (803 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sabera Geneina Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.4774, 22.5372 — in Geneina, West Darfur State, Sudan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Abeche Airport, about 187 km away.
Does HSSG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HSSG 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 Sabera Geneina Airport?
Sabera Geneina Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,829 ft (2996 m) with a asphalt surface.