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HCME

Eil Airport · Eyl

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
879 ft / 268 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 3,445 ft · Graded earthUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Eil Airport (HCME), located in Eyl, Somalia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 879 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Eil Airport
ICAO / IATA
HCME / HCM
Municipality
Eyl
Country
Region
SO-NU — Nugal
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
879 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,445 ft / 1,050 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Graded earth
Heading: 57° / 237°
RWY 06 (57°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (237°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

HCMI
Berbera Airport
593 km / 320 nm
HAKD
Kebri Dahar Airport
634 km / 342 nm
HCMH
Egal International Airport
650 km / 351 nm
OYSQ
Socotra International Airport
673 km / 363 nm
HAGO
Gode Airport
730 km / 394 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026