Saint Helena Airport
Saint Helena International Airport is the main air gateway for the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena, serving Jamestown and the wider territory. Identified by IATA code HLE and ICAO code FHSH, it is classified as a medium airport and plays an outsized role for a place best known for its isolation, dramatic volcanic scenery, and quiet pace of life. For travellers, the airport is more than an arrival point: it is the practical link between the island and the outside world, and a useful first reference point when planning local transfers, timing, and onward travel around St. Helena.
About Saint Helena Airport
Saint Helena International Airport is the main air gateway for the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena, serving Jamestown and the wider territory. Identified by IATA code HLE and ICAO code FHSH, it is classified as a medium airport and plays an outsized role for a place best known for its isolation, dramatic volcanic scenery, and quiet pace of life. For travellers, the airport is more than an arrival point: it is the practical link between the island and the outside world, and a useful first reference point when planning local transfers, timing, and onward travel around St. Helena.
Overview
Saint Helena International Airport is the main air gateway for the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena, serving Jamestown and the wider territory. Identified by IATA code HLE and ICAO code FHSH, it is classified as a medium airport and plays an outsized role for a place best known for its isolation, dramatic volcanic scenery, and quiet pace of life. For travellers, the airport is more than an arrival point: it is the practical link between the island and the outside world, and a useful first reference point when planning local transfers, timing, and onward travel around St. Helena.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet (310 m), so weather and visibility can feel different here than down by the coast in Jamestown.
- It has one lighted asphalt runway, 01/19, measuring 6,398 feet, which is suitable for scheduled operations at this airport.
- Local time follows the Atlantic/St_Helena time zone, which is helpful to check in advance when confirming flights, pickups, or accommodation.
- Because St. Helena is a small and remote destination, it is wise to organize ground transport and arrival details before you land.
- The official airport website is http://sthelenaairport.com/, a useful source for practical passenger information.
Why It Matters
For most visitors, arriving at Saint Helena International Airport marks the real beginning of the island experience. Its location reflects the rugged geography of St. Helena, where steep landscapes and long coastal drops shape how people move around the island. That makes airport planning especially valuable: knowing your arrival time, local time zone, and transfer arrangements can make the journey into Jamestown smoother and help you settle into one of the world’s most distinctive island destinations.
Routes
Top routes from HLE
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FAQ
Saint Helena 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.
8 common questions
- Saint Helena Airport is located in Jamestown (Saint Helena), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (Africa), at coordinates -15.920°, -5.720°.
- Its IATA code is HLE and its ICAO code is FHSH.
- Saint Helena Airport serves Jamestown (Saint Helena), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Saint Helena Airport operates on Atlantic/St_Helena 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.
- Saint Helena Airport sits at latitude -15.920° and longitude -5.720°. 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 HLE. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HLE is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HLE on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Use the flight search on this page to compare live fares from Saint Helena Airport. Prices vary by day of the week and how far ahead you book, so comparing a few nearby dates usually surfaces a cheaper option.