2.2 Sudan Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
Civil Aviation
Airports in Sudan are grouped into three categories and the criterion applied is as follows:
a) Primary/Major International Aerodromes - The aerodrome of entry and departure for International air traffic, where all formalities concerning customs, immigration, health, animal and plant quarantine and similar procedures are carried out and where traffic services are available on a regular basis. Khartoum International Airport is the primary air gateway to the Republic of Sudan, situated in Khartoum.
b) Secondary/Other International Aerodromes – Aerodromes available for the entry of International air traffic, where the formalities concerning customs, immigration, health and similar procedures and air traffic services are made available, on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.
c) National Aerodrome – Aerodromes available only for domestic air traffic, including those Military aerodromes where civil air traffic is permitted under certain conditions.
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links:
4.1 Sudan Government Contact List
4.5 Sudan Airport Companies Contacts List
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
In the Republic of Sudan, the following requirements need to be applied, presented and approved before the preposition of a foreign registered aircraft.
The application to position and operate an aircraft in Sudan is submitted through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who in turn pass on to the Civil Aviation Authority.The application of airworthiness defines the condition of an aircraft and supplies the basis for judgment of the suitability for flight of the particular aircraft.The aircraft should not be more than 20 years old.
An aircraft that is positioned to operate in Sudan must have Valid Airworthy and related certificates, maintenance records. CAA will inspect the aircraft and all documentation, once satisfied the aircraft will be passed to operate within Sudan.
- Conforms to the Type Design approved under a Type Certificate, and any applicable Supplement Type Certificate, and to applicable Airworthiness Directives.
- The aircraft has been inspected with the appropriate airworthiness requirements.
- The CAA of the Republic of Sudan confirms that the aircraft type, design and is in a condition for safe operation within Sudan.
Regular intermediary inspections are made by CAA, this includes regular maintenance and services and the 6 monthly airworthy inspections.
The flight crews are interviewed, and certifications are checked by CAA, before an aircraft is authorised to operate within the Republic of Sudan.
Flight crew requires visas to enter and operate in Sudan, process that usually takes around two weeks.
UNHAS
The United Nations Humanitarian Air Services (UNHAS) is a humanitarian air service, established and managed by WFP.
UNHAS in Sudan relies on a fleet of six aircrafts (2 contracted and 1 ad hoc fixed wing aircraft and 3 helicopters) based in Khartoum, El Obeid, El Fasher and Geneina. UNHAS provides services to over 100 user entities comprising NGOs, UN agencies, donors, the diplomatic community and humanitarian implementing partners. On average, UNHAS transports 3,350 passengers and 15 MTs of cargo per month to over 40 locations.The majority of UNHAS flights serves Darfur and connections from Khartoum and the three Darfur state capitals. To support the refugee and IDP activities in Central and Eastern States of Sudan, UNHAS updated its weekly schedule in December 2018 to accommodate users flying to South and West Kordofan and Blue Nile States. UNHAS also supports light cargo air services as well as timely medical and security evacuations on behalf of the whole humanitarian community in 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 |
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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 |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
Saudi
Airways Khartoum International Airport |
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Sudan Airways |
Email: customerinfo@sudanair.com |
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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 |
Name: Mr. Rifaat Masoud Title: CEO |
Tel: +249912397277 Fax: |
Aramex
International |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Max size aircraft that can be offloaded on bulk cargo |
AN 124, C17, IL 76 |
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Max size cargo aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
B747 – 400 |
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Total Parking Area |
m² |
N/A |
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Storage Capacity |
MT |
40 Metric tons within the Airport secured perimeter. |
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Cargo Handling Equipment |
Yes |
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Forklifts, conveyor belts, K-Loaders / elevators, dollies |
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Elevators / K-loaders |
Yes |
Max. Capacity: |
7 and 15 Tons |
MT |
Can reach the upper deck of B747? |
Yes |
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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$) |
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Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) |
Landing |
Night Landing |
Night Take-off |
Parking, every 6 hours or part thereof |
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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 |
$90 |
Note 1: Night landing hours are between 1900 to 0700 hours. |
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Note 2: Parking charges are for each six hours or part thereof. |
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Note 3: All of these charges are administered by the Department of Civil Aviation and apply to all airports in Sudan. |
Navigation Charges
Navigation Charges (US$) |
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Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) |
Navigation (per journey) |
Over-Flight |
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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 |
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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 $0.14 per day or part thereof. No Free Period |
Air-bridge Charges
There are no air bridges, passengers are conveyed to/from terminals/aircraft by bus.
Aircraft Handling Charges
Aircraft Handling Schedule |
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Aircraft Weight – MTOW kgs |
Charges (US$) |
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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
2.2.2 Sudan El Geneina National Airport
El Geneina new airport is a public airport that is operated by the government and serves El Geneina, the capital of Western Darfur State. It highly improved the logistic capacity in the state.
The new airport is accessible through asphalt road and accessible all year round after the construction of two bridges early 2018 that enables uninterrupted movement during rainy seasons. Constraint to be considered is the security on the extended road. The Airport is used by UNAMID, UNHAS and other commercial operators. UNAMID have a separate passenger terminal while WFP has an office within the limited terminal buildings and support structure. The Airport Authority operates the airport from 0800 hours to 1500 hours.
For information on airport company contact details for Sudan, please see the following link: 4.5 Sudan Airport Companies Contacts List
EL GENEINA Airport |
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Country |
Sudan |
Latitude |
130 29’15.9 “ N |
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Province / District |
Western Darfur |
Longitude |
022O 23’48 E |
|
Town or City (closest) |
El Geneina |
Elevation (ft) |
808 |
|
Airfield Name |
El Geneina (New Airport) |
Surface |
Asphalt |
|
IATA and ICAO codes |
EGN HSGN |
Condition |
Good |
|
Runway Length (m) |
2994 |
Runway Width (m) |
45 metres |
|
Orientation |
04 - 22 |
Lighting |
Yes (planned) |
Airlines |
Destinations |
Badr Airlines |
Khartoum |
Tarco Airlines |
Khartoum |
Reference: Airport information for HSGN
2.2.3 Sudan El Fasher National Airport
El Fasher Airport is a public airport managed by the Government of Sudan and serves El Fasher, the capital city of the North Darfur State. It has 2 runways: 05/23 with an asphalt surface measuring 2,970 by 45 meters (9,744 feet x 148 feet) and 18/36 with a gravel surface measuring 1,527 by 45 meters (5,010 feet x 148 feet).
For information on airport company contact details for Sudan, please see the following link: 4.5 Sudan Airport Companies Contacts List
EL FASHER Airport |
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Country |
Sudan |
Latitude |
13 O 36’53.61” N |
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Province / District |
Northern Darfur |
Longitude |
0250 19’28.74”E |
|
Town or City (closest) |
El Fasher |
Elevation (ft) |
2,393 Feet /729 meters |
|
Airfield Name |
El Fasher |
Surface |
Asphalt |
|
IATA and ICAO codes |
ELF HSFS |
Condition |
Good |
|
Runway Length (m) |
2,970 + Alternative Runway 18/36 Gravel strip, Length 1527 meters, Width 45 meters |
Runway Width (m) |
45 |
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Orientation |
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Lighting |
Airlines |
Destinations |
Badr Airlines |
Khartoum |
Nova Airways |
Khartoum, Nyala |
TAR COP |
Khartoum |
Reference: Airport information for HSFS
2.2.4 Sudan Nyala National Airport
Nyala Airport is in Nyala town, the capital of South Darfur State.
For information on Sudan airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Sudan Airport Companies Contacts List
NYALA Airport |
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Country |
Sudan |
Latitude |
120 03’12.56”N |
|
Province / District |
Southern Darfur |
Longitude |
0240 57’22.05”e |
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Town or City (closest) |
Nyala |
Elevation (ft) |
2,106 Feet |
|
Airfield Name |
Nyala |
Surface |
Asphalt |
|
IATA and ICAO codes |
UYL HSNN |
Condition |
Good |
|
Runway Length (m) |
3003 metres |
Runway Width (m) |
45 metres |
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Orientation |
|
Lighting |
No |
Airlines |
Destinations |
Badr Airlines |
Khartoum |
Nova Airlines |
El Fasher, Khartoum |
Sudan Airways |
El Obeid, Khartoum |
Tarco Airlines |
Khartoum |
2.2.5 Sudan Port Sudan Airport
Port Sudan International Airport was built in 1992 and has the capacity to accommodate international flights, with a designated International Terminal. Customs, immigration and Port Health are onsite. Port Sudan International Airport is the secondary airport of Sudan (after Khartoum).
Port Sudan new International Airport is a public airport that is owned and operated by the Government of Sudan. It is the second largest international airport in Sudan in terms of air traffic and international destinations served. It is located 20 km south of Port Sudan. Port Sudan New International Airport is a full member of the IATA as of 2014.
For information on airport company contact details for Sudan, please see the following link: 4.5 Sudan Airport Companies Contacts List
PORT SUDAN Airport |
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Country |
Sudan |
Latitude |
037O 14” O6.76”E |
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Province / District |
Red Sea |
Longitude |
19O 22” 01.1” N |
|
Town or City (closest) |
Port Sudan (26 km) |
Elevation (ft) |
142 feet |
|
Airfield Name |
Port Sudan Int. Airport |
Surface |
Asphalt |
|
IATA and ICAO codes |
PZU HSPN |
Condition |
Good |
|
Runway Length (m) |
2,500 meters |
Runway Width (m) |
45 meters |
|
Orientation |
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Lighting |
Yes |
Airlines |
Destinations |
Badr Airlines |
Khartoum |
Flydubai |
Dubai-International, Khartoum |
Nile Air |
Cairo |
Nova Airways |
Khartoum |
Sudan Airways |
Cairo, Jeddah, Khartoum |
2.2.6 Sudan El Obeid National Airport
El Obeid Airport serves El Obeid, the capital city of North Kordofan State. It is a public airport, operated by the government. Customs and immigration are available at the airport terminal.
For information on airport company contact details for Sudan, please see the following link: 4.5 Sudan Airport Companies Contacts List
EL OBEID Airport |
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Country |
Sudan |
Latitude |
030O 13 ‘57.72” E |
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Province / District |
North Kordofan |
Longitude |
13o 09’ 10.44” N |
|
Town or City (closest) |
El Obeid |
Elevation (ft) |
1,927 feet – 593.5 metres |
|
Airfield Name |
El Obeid International Airport |
Surface |
Asphalt |
|
IATA and ICAO codes |
OBD - HSOB |
Condition |
Good |
|
Runway Length (m) |
2991 metres |
Runway Width (m) |
45 metres |
|
Orientation |
RWY 01 – RWY 19 |
Lighting |
Yes |
Airlines |
Destinations |
Badr Airlines |
Khartoum |
.