South Sudan has a large number of airstrips across the country. These airstrips are mostly rudimentary gravel landing strips that are accessible by robust fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. Of these approximately 50 airstrips are regularly serviced by UNHAS and other commercial charters. Apart from JIA only 3 other airstrips, Wau, Paloich and Malakal, have asphalt runways. Current plans are in place to upgrade the runway at Rumbek airport to asphalt and further expand the current airport network.
Airport Details |
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Country |
South Sudan |
Latitude |
9.560333 |
Province / District |
Upper Nile State |
Longitude |
31.65367 |
Airport Name |
Malakal Airport |
Elevation (ft) |
1,290 |
IATA & ICAO codes |
MAK & HSSM |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Town or City (closest) |
Malakal |
Runway Condition |
Good |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
Yes |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Dimension |
2000 (m) X 45 (m) |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Refueling Capacity |
Yes |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
No |
Runway Heading |
04/22 |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
No |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
No |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
No |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
No |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
Yes |
For information on South Sudan Airport contact details, please see the following link:
4.5 South Sudan Airport Companies Contact List