Sudan
2.2.1 Sudan Khartoum International Airport

General Overview 

Khartoum International Airport is the primary air gateway to the Republic of Sudan, situated in Khartoum, the Capital of Sudan. 

Khartoum International Airport functions under the operating constraints of the high temperature, thus the quiet period for the airport is 1200 hours to 1700 hours, the busy period is from 1700 hours through to 0500 hours with the inward and outward passenger and freight movement.  

Location Details 

Country 

Republic of Sudan  

Latitude 

15o 35’ 22.19” N 

Province / District 

Khartoum State  

Longitude 

32o 33’11.38”E  

Town or City (closest) 

Khartoum  

Elevation 

1265ft/386m 

Airfield Name 

Khartoum International Airport  

International airport 

Yes 

IATA and  ICAO codes 

KRT         HSSS 

Open from/to (hours) 

24 hours 


Khartoum International Airport

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Company Name and Address 

Contact Names and  Email 

Telephone and  Fax 

Saudi Airways 
Al Higazi Air Transport Company 
PO Box 2014 

Khartoum International Airport 



Sudan Airways 
161 Obied Khatim Street 
block N.10, PO BOX 253 
Ryadh, Khartoum  

Email: customerinfo@sudanair.com  



Special Flight Services 
 

Email: sfs@sudanair.com   


Tel: +249183243770 

Fax: +249183243723 

Ground Handling Services 
 

Email: sfs@sudanair.com   

  

Tel: +249183781423 

Fax: +249183779781 

Maks Aviation Services 
Head Office Khartoum Airport, 
PO BOX 441 Khartoum 

Name: Mr. Rifaat Masoud 

Title: CEO 

Email: Rifaat.masoud@maksaviationj.org 

Tel: +249912397277 

Fax:  

Aramex International 
Ahmed Khair Street, Block 5/1 
New Extension Khartoum  

Name: Hind Hussein 

Email: hind.hussein@aramex.com 

Web: www.aramex.com 

Tel: + 249183480666 Ext 1019 

Mobile : + 249912178604 


Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Runways 

There is one runway 18/36 with two landing approaches at Khartoum International Airport.  

Runway  18 / 36 

Published Length (m) 

9777 ft / 2980 metres   

Usable Length (m) 

- 

Width (m) 

45 meters   

Orientation  

18/36 

Surface 

Asphalt  

Helipad(s) 

There are no designated Helicopter Pads. 

Helipad  

Present  

No. There is no helipad, helicopters land on the main runway and park in a designated area. 

Maximum permitted 

MI 26 – No restrictions  

Width and Length (meters) 

Length is 2980 metres. The runway width is 45 metres  

Surface 

Asphalt 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Airfield Details 

Customs 

Yes         

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes         

Immigration 

Yes         

AVGAS 100 

No       

Terminal Building 

Yes         

Single Point Refuelling 

Yes         

Passenger Terminal 

Yes         

Air Starter Units 

Yes         

Cargo terminal 

Yes         

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes         

Pax transport to airfield 

Yes         

Crash Crew 

Yes         

Control Tower 

Yes         

Aircraft Support Services 

Yes         

Weather Facilities 

Yes         

Latrine Servicing 

Yes         

Catering Services 

Yes         

Fire Fighting 

Yes         

Base Operating Room 

Yes         

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 


Airport Radar 

Yes         

Fire Fighting Equipment 

Yes         

NDB 

Yes         

De-icing Equipment 

No 

VOR 

Yes         

IFR Procedures 

Yes         

ILS 

Yes         

Runway Lights 

Yes         

Approach Lights 

Yes         

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes       

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

The airport’s peak time is during the late evening and early hours of the mornings when the temperature is lower and the aircrafts operate to optimum payloads. 

Performance 

Year 2017 

Total aircraft movements 

33028 

Total passengers 

3,563,181 

Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) 

40,557 Passengers/ 3,380 passenger per month 


Cargo Capacity 

Inward cargo aircraft as a norm arrive during the night when it is cooler, discharge and in most instances rotate out of Khartoum in ballast.  

Capacity Cargo 

Year 2017 

Total aircraft movements 

34,250 

Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) 

N/A 

Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) 

32,666,063 MT in 2017. (Commercial traffic) 

Current monthly use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) 

165.578 Kg Cargo / 13.80 mt Cargo monthly  

Airport Operating Details 

Airport Operating Details 

Max size aircraft that can be offloaded on bulk cargo 

AN 124, C17, IL 76

Max size cargo aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet 

B747 – 400

Total Parking Area 

m² 

N/A 

Storage Capacity 

MT 

40 Metric tons within the Airport secured perimeter. 

Cargo Handling Equipment 

Yes 

 

Forklifts, conveyor belts, K-Loaders / elevators, dollies 

Elevators / K-loaders 

Yes 

Max. Capacity: 

7 and 15 Tons  

MT 

Can reach the upper deck of B747? 

Yes 

Loading Ramps 

No - Use Elevators and conveyor belts

Storage Facilities 

Khartoum International Airport has storage space for approximately 40 tons, this is short-term storage pending moving the cargo from the airport to Clearing agents warehouses. There is limited cold storage space available at the airport. 

Airfield Costs 

Airfield Charges (US$) 

Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) 

Landing 

Night Landing 

Night Take-off 

Parking, every 6 hours or part thereof 

0         

1,500 

C 172 

$ 70.00 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$15  

1,501         

2,500 

C 205 

$ 70.00 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$15  

2,501         

5,000 

C 208 

$ 70.00 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$15  

5,001       

10,000 

DC-3 

$90.00 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$15  

10,001       

20,000 

Dash-7 

$6/Ton 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$15  

20,001       

40,000 

Dash-8 

$6/Ton 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$30  

40,001       

80,000 

An-12 

$6/Ton 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$45 

80,001     

120,000 

B757 

$6/Ton 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$60 

120,001      

180,000 

B767 

$6/Ton 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$75 

180,001      

300,000 

IL-76 

$6/Ton 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$90 

300,001  

and over 

An-124 

$6/Ton 

+15%of LF 

Included in NS  

$90 

Note 1: Night landing hours are between 1900 to 0700 hours. 

Note 2Parking charges are for each six hours or part thereof. 

Note 3: All of these charges are administered by the Department of Civil Aviation and apply to all airports in Sudan.  

Navigation Charges 

Navigation Charges (US$) 

Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) 

Navigation (per journey) 

Over-Flight 

0         

3,500 

25% of Landing Charges  

CHF 1,800 

3,501       

10,000 

25% of Landing Charges  

CHF 1,800 

10,001       

20,000 

25% of Landing Charges  

CHF 1,800 

20,001       

50,000 

25% of Landing Charges  

CHF 1,800 

50,001       

100,000 

25% of Landing Charges  

CHF 2,400 

100,001     

200,000 

25% of Landing Charges  

CHF 2,400 

200,001  

and over 

25% of Landing Charges  

CHF2,700 

Fuel Services Charges 

The below fuel charges for JET A1 are an average over the six months (end 2015 – beginning 2016)  

LOCATION and SDG 

Khartoum 4.55 litres (lt) 

El Obeid 6.08 lt 

El Fasher 9.20 lt 

Nyala 9.26 lt 

Drummed fuel in Khartoum 910 per drum (200 lt) 

Drummed fuel El Obeid 1210 per drum (200 lt) 

Cargo Terminal Charges  

Cargo Terminal Charges 

Import 

Rate US$ / kg 

Handling Charge per kg 

Included in Handling Charges  

Break Bulk Fee 

Included in Handling Charges  

Diplomatic Mail 

Included in Handling Charges  

Strong Room – per consignment 

On request

Cold Storage Fee 

There is limited cold storage space 

Delivery outside normal working hours 

Included in Handling Charges  

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt 

N/A 

Storage per kg per day – Grace period? Hours 

Currently $0.14 per day or part thereof. No Free Period

Export 

Rate US$ / kg 

Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo 

Included in Handling Charges  

International Air Way Bill 

$ 100.00 per Airway Bill Issued

Local Air Way Bill 

N/A 

Air Way Bill Amendment – Cancellation 

$ 20.00 per Amendment or cancellation fee 

Air Way Bill Documentation 

N/A 

Diplomatic Mail 

N/A 

Storage charges per kg per day 

Presently $0.14 per day or part thereof. No Free Period 

Air-bridge Charges 

There are no air bridges, passengers are conveyed to/from terminals/aircraft by bus. 

Aircraft Handling Charges 

Aircraft Handling Schedule 

Aircraft Weight – MTOW kgs 

Charges (US$) 

0         

1,500 

C 172 

$250.00 

1,501         

2,500 

C 205 

$250.00 

2,501         

5,000 

C 208 

$250.00 

5,001       

10,000 

DC-3 

$500.00 

10,001       

20,000 

Dash-7 

$500.00 

20,001       

40,000 

Dash-8 

$500.00 

40,001       

80,000 

An-12 

$1,000.00 

80,001     

120,000 

B757 

$1250.00 

120,001      

180,000 

B767 

$1,600.00 

180,001      

300,000 

IL-76 

$2000.00 

300,001  

and over 

An-124 

$3500.00 

 

List of ground handling equipment owned by the supplier (MAKs): 

Item 

Hourly daily rate / SDG 

Ground Power unit 

SDG 2,400 + VAT 

Fork Lift (10 Tons) 

SDG 1,225 + VAT 

Fork Lift (1.5 Tons) 

SDG 590 + VAT 

Air Conditioning Unit (110 Tons) 

SDG 4,000 + VAT 

Toilet Service 

SDG 900 + VAT (per sevice) 

Water Service (none drinking water) 

SDG 900 + VAT (per service) 

Conveyor belt 

SDG 590 + VAT 

Passengers stairs 

SDG 1,050 + VAT 

Cargo Dollies 

SDG 130 + VAT 

FMC hi-loader LDL 

SDG 1,980 + VAT 

FMC hi-loader MDL 

SDG 3,025 + VAT 

Ramp Vehicle 

SDG 395 + VAT 

Vacuum cleaner 

SDG 195 + VAT 

Air starting unit 

SDG 2,700 + VAT (per start) 

 

Aircraft Servicing Charges:

Aircraft Servicing Charges 

Service 

Ad-Hoc / US$ 

Chocks per operation 

Included in Handling Charges  

Stairs per unit per hour 

$150 per Hour – One Hour included in Handling Charges  

GPU per hour 

$200.00 per hour  

ASU per hour 

One hour $ 400.00, two hours $ 600.00 

Loader per hour 

LDL $ 400, MDL 600 Per Hour or part thereof, One hour included in Handling charges.  

Toilet Service per aircraft 

$75.00 

Pushback per operation 

$175 per operation. 

Trailer/dolly per operation 

Tug $ 100.00, Dolly $ 20.00 

Security 

Security of the airport is managed by the Department of Civil Aviation. The security is good; all accesses for passengers, freight, services and maintenance units are controlled, and all official personnel are required to wear identification badges. Passenger monitoring and luggage x-rays are in place at all access points before accessing the flights check in terminal.   

Security charges International Departures:

Less than 5 Tons $50.00 

5   - 10 Tons $60.00 

10 - 25 Tons $80.00 

25 - 60 Tons $100.00 

60 Tons+ $150.00 

Security charges to the Air carrier for Domestic Departures:

Less than 5 Tons $40.00 

5   - 10 Tons $50.00 

10 - 25 Tons $70.00 

25 - 60 Tons $80.00 

60 Tons+ $90.00  



   

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