Juba Airport (IATA: JUB, ICAO: HSSJ) is the main airport in Juba, South Sudan.
[edit] Location
The airport is located in the capital city of Juba, South Sudan. The airport lies to the northeast of the Central business district of the city, on the western banks of the White Nile.
[edit] Overview
Juba Airport is one of the two international airports in South Sudan, the other one being Malakal International Airport (IATA: MAK, ICAO: HSSM). Juba Airport handles international and local airlines, cargo air traffic and chartered commercial flights. It is also used by the South Sudanese military and by the United Nations relief flights for the country. The airport lies at an elevation of 461 metres (1,512 ft) above sea level, and has one runway that measures 2,400 metres (7,900 ft) in length.[1]
[edit] Airport Expansion
As of May 2011[update], Juba International Airport was undergoing improvements and expansion. The work on the airport included expansion of the passenger and cargo terminal buildings, resurfacing of the runway and installation of landing lights to facilitate night operations.[2]
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Coordinates: 04°52′12″N 31°36′00″E / 4.87°N 31.6°E / 4.87; 31.6
