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DOG Dongola Airport
Dongola Airport (IATA: DOG, ICAO:HSDN) is located in the the city of Dongola, Sudan. It is the primary international airport serving Dongola and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

DOG

ICAO Code

HSDN

Name

Dongola Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Sudan (SD)

City

Dongola

Latitude

19.1539001

Longitude

30.4300995

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Dongola Airport (DOG), identified by ICAO code HSDN, serves Dongola, the capital of Sudan’s Northern State. It is a regional airport rather than a confirmed international cargo hub, so our service team treats it primarily as a destination option requiring route, handling and customs confirmation before acceptance. The airport is located at approximately 19.1539001°N, 30.4300995°E, operates on UTC+03:00 time and has an elevation of 236 metres above mean sea level. The supplied airport record specifies one asphalt runway, designated 17/35, measuring 3,000 metres by 45 metres. Published cargo-terminal capacity, bonded-storage arrangements, handling equipment and regular freighter schedules should not be assumed; our team verifies these items with the applicable carrier and local handling parties for each shipment.

Airport name	Dongola Airport
Location	Dongola, Sudan
IATA / ICAO	DOG / HSDN
Coordinates	19.1539001°N, 30.4300995°E
Runway information	17/35; asphalt; 3,000 m × 45 m
Airport elevation / time zone	236 m above mean sea level / UTC+03:00

Key Highlights

Regional airport profile

Dongola Airport should be planned as a regional access point, not as a guaranteed cargo consolidation hub.

Long paved runway

The supplied record states an asphalt runway of 3,000 m × 45 m; aircraft acceptance remains subject to carrier, airport and operational approval.

Limited public cargo detail

Terminal, warehouse, cold-chain and dangerous-goods capabilities require shipment-specific confirmation before booking.

Pre-arranged handling required

Our team recommends confirming local acceptance, customs procedures, delivery access and consignee readiness before cargo dispatch.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data confirms runway characteristics but does not establish the availability or specification of cargo buildings and specialist storage. Our service team therefore handles the following as pre-booking verification items:

General cargo acceptance: confirm whether the selected carrier or local ground handler can accept loose, palletized or unitized cargo at Dongola Airport.
Warehouse and screening: verify receiving hours, security screening, build-up or break-down arrangements, weighing facilities and cargo release procedures.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: do not assume validated cold rooms, pharmaceutical handling or active-temperature-device power. Obtain written acceptance and a handover plan.
Dangerous goods: confirm trained acceptance personnel, permitted classes, packaging review and advance approval before tendering any regulated shipment.
Customs and bonded handling: establish whether import clearance, transit handling or bonded storage can be completed locally, or whether an alternative gateway is more appropriate.

Routes & Transit Times

International shipments will typically require a confirmed connection through a suitable Sudanese or regional gateway, subject to current airline schedules, aircraft routing and operating permissions.
For export cargo, our team checks the complete chain: origin airport acceptance, transfer handling, uplift to the regional gateway, onward movement and final delivery to Dongola.
For imports, the consignee should be ready before uplift because local delivery, customs release and collection arrangements may materially affect the total transit time.
Transit estimates are quotation-specific and may change with space availability, security procedures, weather, infrastructure conditions, documentation review and irregular operations. We do not promise a fixed flight frequency or delivery time without confirmed bookings.

Planning rule: our service team confirms the actual operating carrier, transfer point, cargo acceptance deadline and local handling contact before issuing a final routing commitment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Dongola Airport primarily supports Dongola and the wider Northern State catchment. The logistics profile is more consistent with regional supply, project support and essential consignments than with high-volume international e-commerce or scheduled freighter consolidation.

Regional supplies

General merchandise, spare parts, telecommunications items and urgent business supplies may be suitable, subject to local acceptance.

Humanitarian and project cargo

Relief materials, field equipment and development-related consignments require advance security, consignee and clearance coordination.

Agricultural and local products

Potential agricultural or perishable movements require confirmed packaging, seasonal handling, phytosanitary documentation and temperature-control arrangements.

Medical shipments

Medicines, diagnostics and healthcare equipment need prior confirmation of storage conditions, import authorization and delivery accountability.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: the effective cargo cut-off depends on the operating carrier and local handler. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline rather than relying on a generic airport timetable.
Documentation: prepare a consistent commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee details, permits and certificates required for the commodity and trade direction.
Special cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals and oversized pieces require pre-alert, classification review and written acceptance before dispatch.
Customs and delivery: verify importer registration, customs broker availability, inspection arrangements, local identification requirements and truck access before cargo arrival. Consignee readiness is essential where storage options are limited.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, value, origin and destination before requesting a routing.
Use robust export packaging suitable for multiple handovers. Mark every piece clearly with consignee details, handling instructions and package count.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, provide the temperature range, packaging qualification, data-logger plan and maximum handling exposure. Do not tender until the complete chain is approved.
For urgent or high-value cargo, compare Dongola Airport with a confirmed regional gateway and secured road feeder option; our team can assess the total door-to-door risk rather than airport distance alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Dongola Airport receive international air freight directly?

Possibly, but this must be confirmed for the specific carrier, aircraft movement, cargo type and customs arrangement. Our service team does not treat the airport as a guaranteed scheduled international cargo gateway.

Does Dongola Airport have a public cold-chain facility?

Cold-room availability, temperature monitoring and powered storage should be confirmed in writing before booking. For pharmaceuticals or perishables, our team can evaluate an alternative gateway if the required controls cannot be verified.

How early should cargo be delivered for acceptance?

There is no universal cut-off applicable to every movement. The carrier and local handler set the actual deadline, which our team confirms after booking approval and document review.

Can dangerous goods be shipped through Dongola Airport?

Only after the carrier and handler approve the commodity, UN classification, packaging, labels, documentation and applicable handling process. Advance DG review is mandatory; acceptance must not be assumed.

What is the best option if local handling is unavailable?

Our service team can compare a confirmed regional gateway, onward air connection and road feeder movement. The decision should consider customs responsibility, security, cargo sensitivity, consignee access and total transit risk.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers and aviation reference: iata.org and icao.int. These sources are used for industry reference and identifier verification; operating schedules and handling availability remain subject to carrier confirmation.

Airport-specific hard data: airport name, location, codes, coordinates, elevation, time zone and runway dimensions are reproduced from the supplied Dongola Airport reference record. Our team treats these parameters as planning inputs and confirms operational validity before shipment acceptance.

Verification boundary: no unverified cargo-terminal area, warehouse capacity, airline schedule, throughput figure, customs timetable, tariff or guaranteed transit time is presented. Facilities, special-cargo acceptance and route availability must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

IATA: DOG

ICAO: HSDN

UTC+03:00

Regional airport planning profile