# Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)

> Mogadishu, SO · IATA: MGQ · ICAO: HCMM · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `MGQ` |
| ICAO | `HCMM` |
| City | Mogadishu |
| Country | SO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 2.01444, 45.30470 |

## Description

Mogadishu's Aden Adde handles more than 40 flights a day, up from just three in 2011 — a measure of Somalia's reopening to international traffic. Operated since 2013 by Turkish firm Favori LLC, which built the current terminal in 2015, it is the country's principal air-cargo entry. Belly freight moves on Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir and flydubai, while Kenya Airways runs dedicated cargo services into the city. Much of the inbound volume is humanitarian aid, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods; customs clearance is completed on site. A coastal road links the airport to Mogadishu's seaport, enabling sea-air combinations for importers. For freight planners, MGQ is Somalia's main gateway, though tonnage stays modest next to regional hubs such as Nairobi or Addis Ababa.

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