Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

FHAWASI

RAF Ascension Island

Cat Hill, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

ICAO

FHAW

IATA

ASI

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

278 ft

Country

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FHAW

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at RAF Ascension Island (FHAW / ASI) in Cat Hill, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FHAW is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

Applicable permit lead times for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at FHAW

Direct FBO and handler coordination at FHAW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Jet A1 Fuel at FHAW

Fuel on record at RAF Ascension Island: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to FHAW

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for FHAW: 7° 58′ 12″ S 14° 23′ 35″ W; elevation 278 ft; local time UTC+0.

Crew & Passenger Services in Cat Hill

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Cat Hill.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FHAW.

Cargo Operations at FHAW

Support for freighter operations into FHAW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

RAF Ascension Island

Latitude
7° 58′ 12″ S
Longitude
14° 23′ 35″ W
ICAO code
FHAW
IATA code
ASI
Municipality
Cat Hill
Timezone
UTC+0
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To ASI?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FHAW.

Submit flight inquiry for FHAW

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FHAW

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for RAF Ascension Island?

The ICAO code is FHAW and the IATA code is ASI.

Is Jet A1 available at FHAW?

Yes. Fuel on record at RAF Ascension Island is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What time zone does FHAW operate in?

RAF Ascension Island operates on UTC+0.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for FHAW?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FHAW.