Airport code

MSW Airport Code, Massawa International Airport

MSW is the IATA code for Massawa International Airport, a regional airport serving Massawa, Eritrea. Airlines and booking systems use MSW, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HHMS. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 15.67° N, 39.37° E.

City
Massawa
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
15.67, 39.3701
Elevation
194 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
No

What is the Massawa airport code?

The airport code for Massawa International Airport is MSW. 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 HHMS, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 3319 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HHMS begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.

Where is MSW?

Massawa International Airport serves Massawa, Eritrea. It is close to sea level at 194 ft (59 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at MSW

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,483 ft (3.50 km), designated 07/25.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Massawa?

The IATA airport code for Massawa International Airport in Massawa is MSW. Its ICAO code is HHMS.

What is the 3-letter code for Massawa?

The 3-letter IATA code for Massawa International Airport in Massawa is MSW.

What airport is MSW?

MSW is Massawa International Airport, located in Massawa, Eritrea.

What country is MSW in?

MSW (Massawa International Airport) is in Eritrea.

Where is MSW airport located?

Massawa International Airport (MSW) is in Massawa, Eritrea, at coordinates 15.67, 39.3701.

What is the ICAO code for Massawa International Airport?

The ICAO code for Massawa International Airport is HHMS. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code MSW.

What is the difference between MSW and HHMS?

MSW is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HHMS is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Massawa International Airport.

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