Massawa International Airport
Massawa · EritreaICAO HHMS
Massawa International Airport (MSW) is an airport serving Massawa, Eritrea, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 15° 40' 12.0" N, 39° 22' 12.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Asmera (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from MSW
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASM | Asmara, Eritrea | 40 mi | 0h 35m | short-haul | 17 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MSW
1 active airline serving Massawa International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Massawa International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asmara International Airport | ASM | Asmara | Eritrea | 65 km |
| Axum Airport | AXU | Axum | Ethiopia | 180 km |
| Mekele Airport | MQX | Makale | Ethiopia | 244 km |
| Lalibella Airport | LLI | Lalibella | Ethiopia | 411 km |
| Jizan Regional Airport | GIZ | Gizan | Saudi Arabia | 370 km |
| Hodeidah International Airport | HOD | Hodeidah | Yemen | 401 km |
| Sana'a International Airport | SAH | Sanaa | Yemen | 521 km |
| Gonder Airport | GDQ | Gondar | Ethiopia | 406 km |
Other Airports in Eritrea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 15° 40' 12.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 39° 22' 12.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 15.670000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 39.370098
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Asmera
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 194 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 59 m
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