HGA Airport Code, Egal International Airport
HGA is the IATA code for Egal International Airport, the main international gateway for Hargeisa, Somalia. Airlines and booking systems use HGA, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HCMH. At 4471 ft (1363 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Hargeisa airport code?
The airport code for Egal International Airport is HGA. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code HCMH, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1082 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HCMH begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is HGA?
Egal International Airport serves Hargeisa, Somalia. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 9.51° N, 44.08° E. At 4471 ft (1363 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at HGA
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 12,139 ft (3.70 km), designated 06/24.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Hargeisa?
The IATA airport code for Egal International Airport in Hargeisa is HGA. Its ICAO code is HCMH.
What is the 3-letter code for Hargeisa?
The 3-letter IATA code for Egal International Airport in Hargeisa is HGA.
What airport is HGA?
HGA is Egal International Airport, located in Hargeisa, Somalia.
What country is HGA in?
HGA (Egal International Airport) is in Somalia.
Where is HGA airport located?
Egal International Airport (HGA) is in Hargeisa, Somalia, at coordinates 9.51408, 44.08347.
What is the ICAO code for Egal International Airport?
The ICAO code for Egal International Airport is HCMH. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code HGA.
What is the difference between HGA and HCMH?
HGA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HCMH is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Egal International Airport.
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