Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Eritrea

HHMSMSW

Massawa International Airport

Massawa, Eritrea

ICAO

HHMS

IATA

MSW

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

194 ft

Country

Eritrea

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at HHMS

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Massawa International Airport (HHMS / MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

HHMS 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 – 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.

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.

Massawa International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

Jet A1 Fuel at HHMS

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

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; local time UTC+3.

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.

Cargo Operations at HHMS

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

Field Information

Massawa International Airport

Latitude
15° 40′ 12″ N
Longitude
39° 22′ 12″ E
ICAO code
HHMS
IATA code
MSW
Municipality
Massawa
Timezone
UTC+3
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 8
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To MSW?

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

Submit flight inquiry for HHMS

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – HHMS

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Massawa International Airport?

The ICAO code is HHMS and the IATA code is MSW.

Is Jet A1 available at HHMS?

Yes. Fuel on record at Massawa International Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at HHMS?

Massawa International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 8.

What time zone does HHMS operate in?

Massawa International Airport operates on UTC+3.

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

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 HHMS.