Airport codes in Eritrea
Eritrea has 4 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 3 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASM | HHAS | Asmara International Airport | Asmara | Medium airport |
| MSW | HHMS | Massawa International Airport | Massawa | Medium airport |
| ASA | HHSB | Assab International Airport | Assab | Medium airport |
| TES | HHTS | Tessenei Airport | Tessenei | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Eritrea start with H
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 4 of the 4 Eritrea airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with H, the prefix assigned to northeast Africa. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Eritrea by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Medium airport | 3 |
| Small airport | 1 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What do Eritrea ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Eritrea start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa. 4 of the 4 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Eritrea?
Eritrea has 4 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Asmara International Airport (ASM), ICAO HHAS. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Eritrea?
The busiest airport in Eritrea is Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara.
How many airports does Eritrea have?
Eritrea has 4 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 3 of which have a full page here.