Massawa International Airport — Massawa, Eritrea
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Distance & flight time from MSW
Massawa International Airport
MSW represents Massawa International Airport, serving the historic Red Sea port city of Massawa in Eritrea. Once a bustling colonial-era hub under Italian and later Ottoman influence, Massawa's airport today handles limited domestic and occasional international traffic given Eritrea's restricted aviation sector. The airport supports the port city's role in trade and, at times, military logistics, given Eritrea's strategic Red Sea coastline. Massawa itself is known for its coral-block architecture and war-damaged but historic old town, and MSW remains one of the few functioning air links to this isolated but culturally rich coastal region.
Runways at Massawa International Airport (MSW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 11483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Massawa International Airport (MSW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 123.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Massawa International Airport (MSW)
- Asmara International Airport (ASM) — 64.7 km (40.2 mi)
- Axum Airport (AXU) — 181.1 km (112.5 mi)
- Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) — 245.5 km (152.5 mi)
- Kassala Airport (KSL) — 327.3 km (203.4 mi)
- Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ) — 369.5 km (229.6 mi)
- Gondar Airport (GDQ) — 407.8 km (253.4 mi)
- Abha International Airport (AHB) — 451.5 km (280.5 mi)
- Assab International Airport (ASA) — 455.9 km (283.3 mi)
MSW is Massawa International Airport in Eritrea's Red Sea port city. Flight options are limited; searchers typically want current route availability or general travel access info for Massawa.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Massawa International Airport?
The IATA code for Massawa International Airport is MSW.
What is the ICAO code for Massawa International Airport?
The ICAO code for Massawa International Airport is HHMS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.