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Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HCMM/MGQ) serves Mogadishu, Somalia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 29 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HCMM
- Name: Mogadishu
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 2.01444
- Longitude: 45.304699
- Elevation: 29 ft
- Country: Somalia
- Municipality: Mogadishu
- IATA Code: MGQ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
- Distance from City: 4.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 10446 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Mogadishu ATC / SCAA
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx USD 8/ton
- Parking Fee: USD 4/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: SCAA fees. Aden Abdulle International is Somalia's main airport (recently rebuilt).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Very limited fuel availability. Must pre-arrange. Security considerations for fuel supply.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa required. Check security situation. AMISOM/AU presence at airport.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Security-sensitive airport. Check NOTAMs. Special procedures may apply. Insurance requirements.
Airport Services
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Somalia Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 5d
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 24 working hours minimum
- Landing Lead Time: 24-48 working hours
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require permits. Enhanced due diligence may apply.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at HCMM?
- Mogadishu offers Jet A-1.
- Does HCMM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mogadishu (Somalia).
- Does HCMM require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Mogadishu.