Airports / Somalia / BBO
Berbera Airport.
Berbera, Somalia · 30 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
39 ratings
0
Operators based
30
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 5
Somalia airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 39 Google ratings , ranked against 5 rated Somalia fields.
73 nm
To the nearest alternate
Egal International Airport (HGA).
Overview
Berbera Airport (HCMI / BBO) sits in Berbera, Somalia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 30 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BBO as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Egal International Airport (HGA, 73 nm), Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB, 126 nm), and Gerad Wilwal International Airport (JIJ, 135 nm). The field has a single 13,582-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BBO are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BBO to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HCMI
IATA
BBO
FAA / Local
HCMI
Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
10.3850° N · 44.9367° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Somalia fields
state range 3–4,471 ft
At 30 ft, BBO sits lower than 40% of the 5 Somalia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 13,582 ft
- 05/2313,582 ft × 164 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,582 ft
BBO's 13,582 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 73nmHGAEgal International AirportHargeisa
- 126nmJIBDjibouti-Ambouli AirportDjibouti City
- 135nmJIJGerad Wilwal International AirportJijiga
- 147nmADEAden International AirportAden
- 168nmOY74Al Anad Air BaseAl Anad
- 188nmDIRAba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International AirportDire Dawa
Location
Open the full mapHCMI · Berbera Airport · Berbera, Somalia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BBO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,093 nm | 14h 34m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,247 nm | 14h 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,439 nm | 15h 22m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,453 nm | 15h 24m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,732 nm | 16h 3m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,900 nm | 16h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,908 nm | 16h 28m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,942 nm | 16h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BBO?
- Berbera Airport's longest paved runway is 13,582 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BBO?
- Berbera Airport has one runway; the longest measures 13,582 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to BBO?
- The closest alternate is Egal International Airport (HGA), about 73 nm away, followed by Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) at 126 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BBO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 34m (6,093 nm), New York about 14h 56m (6,247 nm), Washington DC about 15h 22m (6,439 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.