
Regional airport · Berbera, Somalia
Berbera
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Coordinates
- 10°23′N 44°56′E
- Local time
- Africa/Mogadishu
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Field information
HCMI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Berbera (HCMI/BBO) has one runway, 05/23, 13,582 ft (4,140 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Dly 0330-1430. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HCMI, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Mogadishu
Country
Somalia
SO
Municipality
Berbera
Elevation
30 ft
Position
10.3850, 44.9367
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Dly 0330-1430
Runways · HCMI
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 13,582 ft (4,140 m) | 164 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HCMI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Berbera (HCMI / BBO) in Berbera, Somalia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HCMI is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HCMI
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Somalia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Somalia. Applicable permit lead times for Somalia 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 Somalia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at HCMI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HCMI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at HCMI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HCMI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HCMI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HCMI: 10° 23′ 6″ N 44° 56′ 12″ E; elevation 30 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Berbera
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Berbera. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HCMI.
- 06
Cargo Operations at HCMI
Support for freighter operations into HCMI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HCMI sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into HCMI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Berbera — one desk for the whole trip.