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HHSB

Assab International Airport · Assab

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
46 ft / 14 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 11,531 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Assab International Airport (HHSB), located in Assab, 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 46 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
Assab International Airport
ICAO / IATA
HHSB / ASA
Municipality
Assab
Country
Region
ER-DK — Southern Red Sea Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
46 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 11,531 ft / 3,515 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 120.2° / 300.2°
RWY 12 (120.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (300.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR TWR
118.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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175 km / 95 nm
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178 km / 96 nm
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230 km / 124 nm
OYAAILS
Aden International Airport
260 km / 140 nm
OYSNILS
Sanaa International Airport
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026