Regional airport · Massawa, Eritrea
Massawa International
- Elevation
- 194 ft
- Coordinates
- 15°40′N 39°22′E
- Local time
- Africa/Asmara
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Field information
HHMS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Massawa International (HHMS/MSW) has one runway, 07/25, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HHMS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Asmara
Country
Eritrea
ER
Municipality
Massawa
Elevation
194 ft
Position
15.6700, 39.3701
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · HHMS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 11,483 ft (3,500 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HHMS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Massawa International (HHMS / MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HHMS 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 HHMS
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Eritrea
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Eritrea. Applicable permit lead times for Eritrea 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 Eritrea are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at HHMS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HHMS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at HHMS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HHMS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HHMS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HHMS: 15° 40′ 12″ N 39° 22′ 12″ E; elevation 194 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Massawa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Massawa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HHMS.
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Cargo Operations at HHMS
Support for freighter operations into HHMS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HHMS sits in the network
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Operating into HHMS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Massawa International — one desk for the whole trip.