Geneina Airport
Geneina Airport is a small airport serving Geneina in western Sudan, providing the city with an important local air link in a region where overland travel can be long and demanding. Identified by IATA code EGN and ICAO code HSGN, the airport sits at an elevation of 2,651 feet (808 m), which is useful to know when checking aircraft performance, weather conditions, or route planning. For most travellers, its scale means a simpler, more straightforward airport experience than at major international hubs.
About Geneina Airport
Geneina Airport is a small airport serving Geneina in western Sudan, providing the city with an important local air link in a region where overland travel can be long and demanding. Identified by IATA code EGN and ICAO code HSGN, the airport sits at an elevation of 2,651 feet (808 m), which is useful to know when checking aircraft performance, weather conditions, or route planning. For most travellers, its scale means a simpler, more straightforward airport experience than at major international hubs.
The airport has two runways: 04/22, measuring 5,305 feet, and 11/29, measuring 6,194 feet. These runway lengths reflect the airport’s modest size and practical regional role rather than large-scale long-haul operations. For passengers, that usually translates into a compact airfield layout, shorter distances between arrival and departure areas, and a more basic set of facilities, so it is wise to arrive prepared with essentials and to confirm travel details in advance.
Overview
Geneina Airport is a small airport serving Geneina in western Sudan, providing the city with an important local air link in a region where overland travel can be long and demanding. Identified by IATA code EGN and ICAO code HSGN, the airport sits at an elevation of 2,651 feet (808 m), which is useful to know when checking aircraft performance, weather conditions, or route planning. For most travellers, its scale means a simpler, more straightforward airport experience than at major international hubs.
Key facts
- Serves Geneina, Sudan
- Airport type: small airport
- IATA: EGN
- ICAO: HSGN
- Time zone: Africa/Khartoum
- Elevation: 2,651 ft (808 m)
What travellers should know
Because Geneina Airport operates on Africa/Khartoum time, travellers should check all flight times carefully and allow for schedule changes, especially when coordinating ground transport or onward connections. At smaller airports like this one, services can be limited compared with major capitals, but navigation is often easier and less crowded. Keeping your documents handy, arriving with enough time for check-in, and confirming local transport plans before landing can make the journey through EGN much smoother.
Routes
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Sudan
FAQ
Geneina Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Geneina Airport is located in Geneina, Sudan (Africa), at coordinates 13.490°, 22.470°.
- Its IATA code is EGN and its ICAO code is HSGN.
- Geneina Airport serves Geneina, Sudan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Geneina Airport operates on Africa/Khartoum local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Geneina Airport sits at latitude 13.490° and longitude 22.470°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from EGN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for EGN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from EGN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Al Junaynah, Gharb Darfur, Sudan. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 4 other airports in Sudan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.