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FHSH

HLE

Saint Helena Airport · Longwood

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,017 ft / 310 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.20 MHz ()
Runway Summary
01/196,398 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Saint Helena Airport (FHSH), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 1,017 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Saint Helena Airport
ICAO / IATA
FHSH / HLE
Municipality
Longwood
Country
Region
SH-SH
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Length: 6,398 ft / 1,950 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
RWY 01
No ILS
RWY 19
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP
119.10 MHz
TWR
118.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

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FNMO
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FNUB
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FNBG
Benguela Airport
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FNCT
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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified