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HCMW

Garowe Airport · Garowe

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,465 ft / 447 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.40 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 6,562 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Garowe Airport (HCMW), located in Garowe, 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 1,465 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
Garowe Airport
ICAO / IATA
HCMW / GGR
Municipality
Garowe
Country
Region
SO-NU — Nugal
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,465 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,562 ft / 2,000 m
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 06
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR
118.40 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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HCMH
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506 km / 273 nm
HAKD
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514 km / 278 nm
HAGO
Gode Airport
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OYAAILS
Aden International Airport
621 km / 335 nm

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