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HHMS
Massawa International Airport · Massawa
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
194 ft / 59 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 11,384 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Massawa International Airport (HHMS), located in Massawa, Eritrea. 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 194 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.
Full Name
Massawa International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HHMS / MSW
Municipality
Massawa
Country
Region
ER-SK — Northern Red Sea Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
194 ft
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Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,384 ft / 3,470 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 75° / 255°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 75° / 255°
RWY 07 (75°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (255°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
123.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026