El-Obeid Airport — El-Obeid, Sudan
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Distance & flight time from EBD
El-Obeid Airport
El-Obeid Airport, coded EBD, serves El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state in central Sudan, a historically important trading city on caravan routes linking the Nile Valley to western Sudan and the Sahel. The airport supports domestic flights connecting El-Obeid to Khartoum, and has periodically served as a logistics hub for humanitarian aid operations given Sudan's recurring conflicts and food insecurity crises affecting the wider Kordofan and Darfur regions. EBD's infrastructure is modest relative to Khartoum's main international airport, and its operations have at times been affected by the broader instability and conflict that has troubled Sudan, limiting consistent scheduled service and making the airport's activity highly dependent on the country's security situation.
Runways at El-Obeid Airport (EBD)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for El-Obeid Airport (EBD)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR/APP | 118.5 MHz |
Airports near El-Obeid Airport (EBD)
- Khartoum International Airport (KRT) — 368.6 km (229.0 mi)
- Malakal International Airport (MAK) — 428.6 km (266.3 mi)
- El Fasher Airport (ELF) — 533.4 km (331.4 mi)
- Nyala Airport (UYL) — 585.5 km (363.8 mi)
- Asosa Airport (ASO) — 588.5 km (365.7 mi)
- Merowe Airport (MWE) — 612.9 km (380.8 mi)
- Wau Airport (WUU) — 652.0 km (405.1 mi)
- Dongola Airport (DOG) — 667.6 km (414.8 mi)
EBD is El-Obeid Airport in Sudan's North Kordofan state, sometimes used as a hub for humanitarian flights given regional conflict and food insecurity in Kordofan and Darfur.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for El-Obeid Airport?
The IATA code for El-Obeid Airport is EBD.
What is the ICAO code for El-Obeid Airport?
The ICAO code for El-Obeid Airport is HSOB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.