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

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IATA Code

MSW

ICAO Code

HHMS

Name

Massawa International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Eritrea (ER)

City

Massawa

Latitude

15.6700001

Longitude

39.3700981

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Massawa International Airport（MSW）, ICAO: HHMS, is located in Massawa, Eritrea, on the Red Sea coast. Its position gives it potential relevance for coastal industrial supply chains, port-related cargo and time-sensitive consignments serving eastern Eritrea. It should be treated as a regional and access-constrained gateway rather than a high-frequency international cargo hub. The airport record supplied to our platform identifies the facility at 15.6700001, 39.3700981, with an operating timezone of UTC+03:00. Our service team recommends confirming current airline acceptance, customs availability, ground-handling arrangements and aircraft operating conditions before accepting a firm routing. For larger or schedule-sensitive shipments, we can also compare airport-to-airport alternatives through established regional gateways and coordinate the onward road leg.

Airport name	Massawa International Airport
Country / city	Eritrea / Massawa
IATA / ICAO	MSW / HHMS
Coordinates	15.6700001, 39.3700981
Timezone	UTC+03:00
Address	Massawa, Eritrea

Key Highlights

Regional gateway profile: Massawa International Airport is better suited to pre-arranged regional movements and project consignments than to assumed daily belly-cargo connectivity.
Coastal logistics interface: Massawa’s Red Sea location can support port, marine, infrastructure and industrial supply chains, subject to road, customs and handling confirmation.
Capacity must be verified shipment by shipment: Aircraft type, payload, ramp access, warehouse acceptance and handling resources may materially affect feasibility.
Routing flexibility is essential: Our team can assess direct uplift where available, regional air connections, or an alternative gateway followed by controlled inland delivery.
Documentation discipline is critical: Complete consignee, importer, commodity and end-use information should be prepared before booking is requested.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available operational details for individual cargo facilities should not be assumed. Our service team will verify the applicable handling chain with the airline, airport representative, ground handler, customs authority and consignee before issuing final operating instructions.

General cargo acceptanceAcceptance windows, warehouse receiving procedures, weighing, screening and build-up arrangements require advance confirmation for each shipment.

Temperature-sensitive cargoDo not presume dedicated cold rooms or uninterrupted cool-chain transfer. We will confirm available storage, transfer time and packaging requirements before booking pharmaceuticals, seafood or perishables.

Dangerous goodsDangerous goods acceptance depends on airline approval, trained handling personnel, equipment and local regulatory procedures. Pre-approval is required before cargo delivery.

Customs-controlled cargoImport, export and transit handling should be coordinated with the appointed broker and consignee. The shipment should not move to the airport until document and inspection requirements are confirmed.

Special handlingOversized freight, live animals, valuables, human remains and aircraft-on-ground parts require separate feasibility checks for equipment, security, permits and delivery arrangements.

Final-mile collectionGround collection, delivery vehicle access, security procedures and consignee availability should be arranged in advance because local service windows may be limited.

Routes & Transit Times

Potential routings may involve regional air connections through a suitable East African, Red Sea or Middle Eastern gateway, followed by transfer to Massawa International Airport or an alternative airport and onward road delivery. Actual availability must be checked at booking time.
For exports, the practical routing may depend on whether the shipment is accepted locally or first trucked under an agreed customs procedure to another gateway with broader airline coverage.
Transit time is affected by aircraft payload, connection availability, security screening, customs release, documentation review, road conditions, port or border procedures and the acceptance of special cargo.
Our platform does not promise a fixed flight schedule or transit time for this airport. We provide a confirmed routing only after airline space, handling, customs and delivery conditions are validated.

For urgent or high-value cargo, request a routing comparison rather than relying on a single-airport plan. The quotation should distinguish airport-to-airport movement from customs-cleared final delivery.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Massawa and the Red Sea coast: The airport can be evaluated for cargo serving marine operations, port-related activity, coastal infrastructure and industrial maintenance.
Project and replacement parts: Aircraft-on-ground components, machinery parts, electrical equipment, pumps, tools and urgent maintenance supplies may be suitable when dimensions, security and handling are pre-approved.
Humanitarian and development cargo: Relief supplies and field equipment require consignee eligibility, import authorization, commodity descriptions and a clearly controlled delivery plan.
Perishables and seafood: These commodities should move only after cold-chain capability, packaging endurance, inspection requirements and delivery timing have been confirmed.
Commercial shipments: Apparel, consumer goods, electronics and general merchandise may require a regional consolidation strategy rather than direct uplift, depending on airline acceptance and available capacity.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: A local cargo cut-off should not be assumed. Our team will obtain the airline or handler’s actual acceptance deadline and allow time for screening, weighing, document review and customs processing.
Accurate commodity declaration: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill description, value, origin, consignee and end-use information must be consistent. Vague descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” can trigger delays.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuels, magnets and equipment containing batteries require classification and airline approval under the applicable air transport rules. A shipper’s declaration may be required.
Inspection and release: Customs or security examination may extend the handling window. The importer or broker should be reachable locally, with permits and supporting documents ready before arrival.
Delivery limitations: Confirm consignee opening hours, vehicle access, security requirements and road conditions before dispatching cargo for collection.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, stackability, value, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting a firm quote.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, use validated packaging with sufficient holdover time and provide the required temperature range. Do not rely on airport storage unless it has been specifically confirmed.
Prepare commercial documents, packing details, import permits, end-use statements and dangerous-goods documentation before cargo presentation. Names and addresses must match across all documents.
For heavy, oversized or urgent shipments, request an alternative-gateway comparison, including trucking, customs-control requirements, security arrangements and final-mile delivery responsibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Massawa International Airport handle commercial air freight?

It may be possible for selected shipments, but acceptance cannot be presumed from the airport’s international designation. Our team must confirm the operating airline, cargo acceptance, ground handling, customs process and aircraft capability for the requested date.

Is there a regular direct cargo service to Massawa International Airport?

We do not promise regular direct cargo coverage or a fixed frequency. Available routing may change with aircraft deployment, payload, seasonal operations, security requirements and commercial demand. We will verify the live option before booking.

How should shippers move pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods?

Provide the temperature range, product classification, packaging specification and required delivery time in advance. Our service team will check airline acceptance, cool-chain transfer, storage and customs release arrangements before confirming the shipment.

Can dangerous goods or lithium-battery shipments be accepted?

Only after commodity classification, packing, marking, labeling and airline approval have been completed. The shipper should supply the relevant safety data and declarations before cargo is delivered to the airport.

What is the most reliable alternative if airport capacity is unavailable?

Our team can compare a regional gateway with a controlled road connection, or another feasible airport serving the consignee’s area. The comparison will cover customs responsibility, security, road delivery, cargo insurance and total transit risk.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport name, codes, city, country, address, coordinates and timezone in this module are based on the airport dataset supplied to our platform. Operational statements are deliberately qualified and must be reconfirmed with the airline, appointed ground handler, customs broker and consignee before shipment acceptance.

Air transport code and airport reference framework: iata.org
International civil aviation standards and airport-code reference framework: icao.int
Shipment-specific capacity, handling, customs, security and routing: confirmation by our service team with the relevant operating parties before booking.

No unverified runway dimensions, cargo-terminal area, throughput, airline schedule, handling certification, storage capability, fee or guaranteed transit-time figure is presented here.