Airport Codes

IATA Code Finder & ICAO Code Lookup

Recommend：

LAX

ORD

PVG

SIN

AMS

Total 1 airports of ASA

ASA Assab International Airport
Assab International Airport (IATA: ASA, ICAO:HHSB) is located in the the city of Assab, Eritrea. It is the primary international airport serving Assab and its surrounding metropolitan area.

Show details

IATA Code

ASA

ICAO Code

HHSB

Name

Assab International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Eritrea (ER)

City

Assab

Latitude

13.0718002

Longitude

42.6450005

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Airport Overview

Assab International Airport（ASA） is located in Assab, the capital of Eritrea’s Southern Red Sea region, at approximately 13.0718002°N and 42.6450005°E. The airport is described in the supplied airport record as a dual public and military facility and currently receives no regular scheduled airline flights. For international freight forwarding, this makes it a controlled, non-routine gateway rather than a dependable scheduled cargo station. Our service team treats each shipment as a pre-clearance and movement-planning project, verifying operating permission, aircraft availability, handling arrangements, customs procedures and consignee readiness before accepting a firm routing. The coastal location may support project, government, humanitarian or charter-linked movements, but cargo availability and uplift must be confirmed case by case. The airport operates on UTC+03:00.

Airport name	Assab International Airport
IATA / ICAO	ASA / HHSB
Country / city	Eritrea / Assab
Coordinates	13.0718002°N, 42.6450005°E
Time zone	UTC+03:00
Operational profile	Public and military facility; no regular scheduled airline flights stated in the supplied record

Key Highlights

Non-scheduled gatewayRegular airline uplift should not be assumed; charter, ad hoc, military-authorized or special-purpose movements require separate confirmation.

Public–military operating environmentAccess, photography, vehicle movement, cargo acceptance and operating windows may be subject to additional controls.

Pre-arranged handlingWarehouse, customs, ramp and delivery resources should be confirmed before cargo is dispatched to Assab.

High schedule sensitivityAircraft positioning, permissions, weather, security procedures and onward ground transport can materially affect the plan.

Best suited to planned movementsProject cargo, humanitarian consignments and other pre-approved shipments are generally more compatible with a controlled uplift model than routine small-parcel traffic.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team will not assume the presence of a public cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room, dangerous-goods store or automated sorting line. These functions must be checked with the appointed ground handler, local agent or operating authority for the specific movement.

Acceptance and build-up: Confirm whether cargo can be accepted at the airport, the required delivery appointment, pallet or ULD compatibility, weighing arrangements and physical handling equipment.
Customs and controlled access: Establish the customs point, inspection sequence, escort requirements and documentation handover process before cargo reaches the airport perimeter.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Do not tender pharmaceuticals, perishables or other cool-chain cargo without written confirmation of temporary storage, power supply, transfer time and contingency handling.
Dangerous goods: Obtain advance acceptance for regulated articles; verify whether trained personnel, segregation areas and the required aircraft approvals are available.
Oversize and project cargo: Send dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, packing photographs and equipment requirements early so aircraft loading and airside access can be assessed.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing structure: With no regular scheduled airline flights stated in the supplied record, our team normally evaluates a dedicated charter, ad hoc regional uplift or a connection through a suitable regional gateway rather than quoting a routine direct service.
Potential regional links: The Red Sea location can be relevant to movements involving the Horn of Africa, Arabian Peninsula and nearby maritime or project corridors, subject to aircraft permissions, security clearance and commercial availability.
Transit-time control: A reliable transit estimate can only be issued after confirming uplift, operating dates, customs readiness, aircraft type, handling arrangements and final-mile transport.
Delay triggers: Permit processing, military-area restrictions, weather, aircraft positioning, limited ground resources, customs inspection and onward road conditions may extend the planned schedule.

Our quotations for this airport are subject to operational confirmation and should be treated as indicative until the carrier, handler and relevant authorities accept the movement.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Assab and the Southern Red Sea region are the immediate service area. Deliveries beyond the city require separate assessment of road access, security, vehicle availability and consignee receiving capability.
Likely shipment profile: The airport’s non-scheduled status is more consistent with pre-planned project materials, relief supplies, government-related consignments, specialist equipment and urgent operational spares than with routine e-commerce consolidation.
General commercial cargo: Machinery parts, industrial tools, construction inputs and packaged consumer goods may be considered when the aircraft, handling method and import approvals are confirmed.
Perishables and pharmaceuticals: These require an agreed temperature-control chain and rapid handover; our team will not rely on unverified cold-storage or delivery assumptions.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: There is no dependable published scheduled-flight cut-off to apply. Our team will set a shipment-specific cargo-ready time after receiving the confirmed aircraft plan, handler instructions and security requirements.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, consignee and notify-party details, import authorization where applicable, and any product-specific certificates before booking confirmation.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, human remains, temperature-sensitive products and military-sensitive items require advance screening and written acceptance. Classification must follow the applicable carrier, IATA and national requirements.
Inspection and release: Customs or security inspection may require original documents, consignee attendance, additional authorization or an appointed local representative. Cargo should not be moved to the airport until the release path is agreed.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS classification, package dimensions, gross weight, stackability, cargo value, origin, consignee details and required delivery date before requesting uplift.
Request a written feasibility check covering aircraft type, charter or ad hoc availability, handling point, customs process, security clearance and final-mile delivery before production or dispatch.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks, handling labels, moisture protection and a complete packing list. For project freight, provide lifting and center-of-gravity information where relevant.
Build a contingency plan through a regional gateway or alternative regional airport if the operating authority, carrier, ground handler or consignee cannot confirm the movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Assab International Airport be used for routine scheduled air cargo?

The supplied airport record states that the airport currently receives no regular scheduled airline flights. Our service team therefore handles it as a special-operation gateway and confirms each uplift individually.

Can our shipment be delivered directly to the airport?

Only after acceptance, delivery timing, security access, customs instructions and receiving personnel have been confirmed. Unscheduled delivery can create storage, access or release problems.

Is a cold chain available for pharmaceuticals or perishables?

It should not be assumed. Our team will verify actual cold-storage, power, transfer and last-mile arrangements for the specific date and commodity before booking.

How early should dangerous goods be declared?

At quotation stage, before packing and dispatch. The shipper must provide the correct classification, safety documentation and packing details so carrier and handling acceptance can be assessed.

What is the practical alternative if uplift cannot be confirmed?

Our service team can compare a regional gateway, a dedicated charter, a multimodal sea-air plan or a different airport serving the final consignee, subject to permits, costs and road conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, time zone and operating description in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Assab International Airport. Operational statements regarding handling, permits, customs, security, aircraft availability and transit are professional planning guidance and must be confirmed for the individual shipment.

For independent code and aviation-reference checks, consult iata.org and icao.int. These reference domains are provided for verification of aviation standards and identifiers; they do not replace a current operating confirmation from the relevant carrier, airport contact, handler or authority.