5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport’s facilities are modern and well-maintained, offering an array of amenities to enhance the passenger experience.”
Abdirisak M Ali5★ on Google
Airports / Somalia / MGQ
Large airport · MGQ
Aden Adde International Airport.
Mogadishu, Somalia · 29 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
1,048 ratings
0
Operators based
29
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Mogadishu, SomaliaELEV 29 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
1,048
Google reviews
ratings on Google
29
Field elevation
feet above sea level
223
Nearest alternate
nm to KMU
Field standing
223 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kismayo Airport (KMU).
Overview
Aden Adde International Airport (HCMM / MGQ) sits in Mogadishu, Somalia, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 29 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
MGQ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Kismayo Airport (KMU, 223 nm), Gode Airport (GDE, 257 nm), and Kebri Dahar Airport (ABK, 290 nm). MGQ offers a single 10,446-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of MGQ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as HCCM. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MGQ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“From check-in to boarding, every interaction reflects genuine warmth and a commitment to service excellence.”
Abdirisak M Ali5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Spacious lounges, efficient baggage handling, and a variety of dining and shopping options contribute to its world-class reputation.”
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2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Spacious lounges, efficient baggage handling, and a variety of dining and shopping options contribute to its world-class reputation.”
Abdirisak M Ali5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Aden Adde International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
HCMM
IATA
MGQ
FAA / Local
HCMM
Elevation
29 ft
Coordinates
2.0144° N · 45.3047° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Somalia fields
state range 3–4,471 ft
At 29 ft, MGQ sits lower than 60% of the 5 Somalia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,446 ft
- 05/2310,446 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,446 ft
MGQ's 10,446 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.
- 223nmKMUKismayo AirportKismayo
- 257nmGDEGode AirportGode
- 290nmABKKebri Dahar AirportKebri Dahar
- 313nmWJRWajir AirportWajir
- 339nmKWYKiwayu AirportKiwayu
- 368nmLAUManda AirportLamu
Location
Open the full mapHCMM · Aden Adde International Airport · Mogadishu, Somalia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MGQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,474 nm | 15h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,625 nm | 15h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,814 nm | 16h 15m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,948 nm | 16h 33m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,146 nm | 17h 1m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 7,211 nm | 17h 10m |
| Miami (MIA) | 7,239 nm | 17h 14m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,282 nm | 17h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MGQ?
- Aden Adde International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,446 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 MGQ?
- Aden Adde International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,446 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to MGQ?
- The closest alternate is Kismayo Airport (KMU), about 223 nm away, followed by Gode Airport (GDE) at 257 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MGQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 15h 27m (6,474 nm), New York about 15h 48m (6,625 nm), Washington DC about 16h 15m (6,814 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.