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| Airport type | Public / Military | ||||||||||
| Operator | Civil Aviation Authority of South Sudan | ||||||||||
| Serves | Juba | ||||||||||
| Location | Juba, South Sudan | ||||||||||
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| Elevation AMSL | 1,513 ft / 461 m | ||||||||||
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Juba Airport (IATA: JUB, ICAO: HSSJ) is an airport serving Juba, the capital city of South Sudan. The airport lies to the northeast of the city's central business district, on the western banks of the White Nile. The city and airport are located in South Sudan's Central Equatoria state.
It 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.
Facilities
The airport resides at an elevation of 1,513 feet (461 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 13/31 with an asphalt surface measuring 2,400 by 45 metres (7,874 ft × 148 ft).[1]
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.[3]
Passenger airlines and destinations
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Cargo airlines and destinations
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| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Astral Aviation | Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta |
See also
References
- ^ a b Airport information for HSSJ from DAFIF (effective October 2006)
- ^ Airport information for JUB at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
- ^ Juba Airport Undergoing Expansion
- ^ http://www.arabianbusiness.com/uae-s-flydubai-launches-south-sudan-route-490163.html
- ^ Nova Airways Schedule
External links
- Location of Juba International Airport At Google Maps
- Current weather for HSSJ at NOAA/NWS
- Accident history for JUB at Aviation Safety Network
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