# Asmara International Airport (ASM)

> Asmara, ER · IATA: ASM · ICAO: HHAS · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ASM` |
| ICAO | `HHAS` |
| City | Asmara |
| Country | ER |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 2335 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 15.29190, 38.91070 |

## Description

The carrier list says a lot about Eritrea's reach: flydubai to Dubai, EgyptAir to Cairo, plus Turkish Airlines, Etihad and Flynas — while Ethiopian Airlines was forced to suspend service in 2024 by order of Eritrea's aviation authority. Asmara is the country's principal airport, perched at 7,661 feet, an altitude that trims aircraft payloads in the thin air. Its single terminal takes passengers and some belly freight, but there is no dedicated cargo operation. Eritrea's foreign trade moves through the Red Sea ports of Massawa and Assab rather than by air. Air shipments are consolidated through Gulf hubs, chiefly Dubai. For forwarders, ASM is a belly-freight point linked to international networks, not a cargo airport.

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