Assab International Airport — Assab, Eritrea
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereAssab International Airport in Assab uses the IATA code ASA, with HHSB as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from ASA
Assab International Airport
ASA identifies Assab International Airport, which serves the port city of Assab on Eritrea's Red Sea coast, close to the border with Djibouti. Elevation stands at just 46 feet, and a single runway serves all flights in and out of the field. Assab has functioned historically as a maritime gateway for the region, and the airport supplements that port activity with air transport links. Flight schedules through ASA tend to be limited, reflecting the city's smaller population compared with Eritrea's capital. Hot, arid coastline along the Red Sea surrounds the field, and its infrastructure matches the traffic typical of a secondary port city rather than a major hub.
Runways at Assab International Airport (ASA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 11531 ft (3515 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Assab International Airport (ASA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.6 MHz |
Airports near Assab International Airport (ASA)
- Taiz International Airport (TAI) — 175.5 km (109.1 mi)
- Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) — 178.5 km (110.9 mi)
- Aden International Airport (ADE) — 259.9 km (161.5 mi)
- Sanaa International Airport (SAH) — 316.7 km (196.8 mi)
- Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) — 339.6 km (211.0 mi)
- Berbera Airport (BBO) — 389.2 km (241.8 mi)
- Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) — 393.0 km (244.2 mi)
- Gerad Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) — 416.9 km (259.0 mi)
Shipping and logistics researchers occasionally look up ASA alongside Assab's port records, since freight bound for landlocked neighbors is sometimes cross-referenced with this Red Sea airport even though sea transport still dominates the route.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Assab International Airport?
The IATA code for Assab International Airport is ASA.
What is the ICAO code for Assab International Airport?
The ICAO code for Assab International Airport is HHSB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.