Galcaio
Galcaio Airport is a small airport serving Galcaio in central Somalia, giving the city an important air link for regional travel and essential access across a part of the country where overland journeys can be long and demanding. Identified by the codes GLK and HCMR, the airport sits at an elevation of 975 feet (297 metres) above sea level and operates on the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times or arranging onward transport.
About Galcaio
Galcaio Airport is a small airport serving Galcaio in central Somalia, giving the city an important air link for regional travel and essential access across a part of the country where overland journeys can be long and demanding. Identified by the codes GLK and HCMR, the airport sits at an elevation of 975 feet (297 metres) above sea level and operates on the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times or arranging onward transport.
Overview
Galcaio Airport is a small airport serving Galcaio in central Somalia, giving the city an important air link for regional travel and essential access across a part of the country where overland journeys can be long and demanding. Identified by the codes GLK and HCMR, the airport sits at an elevation of 975 feet (297 metres) above sea level and operates on the Africa/Mogadishu time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times or arranging onward transport.
Key facts
- Serves Galcaio, Somalia
- Airport codes: GLK (IATA) and HCMR (ICAO)
- Elevation: 975 ft (297 m)
- Time zone: Africa/Mogadishu
- Runways: 05L/23R, asphalt, 9859 ft; 05R/23L, turf, 9859 ft
What travellers should know
For visitors, the most practical point is that Galcaio Airport is a straightforward, small-scale facility rather than a major international hub, so services on the ground may be more limited than at larger airports. Its two long parallel runways, one asphalt and one turf, support operations in a setting where flexibility matters, while the compact nature of the airport can make arrival and departure simpler to navigate. Travellers should plan ahead, confirm flight details carefully, and allow extra time for local transport arrangements, especially if continuing to other parts of Galcaio or beyond.
Routes
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Somalia
FAQ
Galcaio — 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
- Galcaio is located in Galcaio, Somalia (Africa), at coordinates 6.770°, 47.430°.
- Its IATA code is GLK and its ICAO code is HCMR.
- Galcaio serves Galcaio, Somalia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Galcaio operates on Africa/Mogadishu 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.
- Galcaio sits at latitude 6.770° and longitude 47.430°. 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 GLK. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GLK is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GLK on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Galkayo, Mudug, Somalia, the phone number is +252 907 794 618. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Somalia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.