Airports / South Sudan / HSFA
Paloich Airport.
Higleig, South Sudan · 1,290 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
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3 ratings
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Operators based
1,290
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#1 / 4
South Sudan airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 4 rated South Sudan fields.
77 nm
To the nearest alternate
Malakal International Airport (MAK).
Overview
Located in Higleig, South Sudan, Paloich Airport (HSFA) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,290 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HSFA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Malakal International Airport (MAK, 77 nm), Asosa Airport (ASO, 127 nm), and Gambela Airport (GMB, 189 nm). With a single 8,202-foot paved runway, HSFA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from HSFA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Palouge and DPOC. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Higleig.
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Field capability
ICAO
HSFA
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
HJPH
Elevation
1,290 ft
Coordinates
10.5292° N · 32.5006° 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
No
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 01/198,202 ft × 147 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
HSFA's 8,202 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.
- 77nmMAKMalakal International AirportMalakal
- 127nmASOAsosa AirportAsosa
- 189nmGMBGambela AirportGambela
- 206nmEBDEl-Obeid AirportEl-Obeid
- 291nmBJRBahir Dar AirportBahir Dar
- 304nmKRTKhartoum International AirportKhartoum
Location
Open the full mapHSFA · Paloich Airport · Higleig, South Sudan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HSFA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,574 nm | 13h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,722 nm | 13h 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,908 nm | 14h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,265 nm | 14h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,292 nm | 15h 2m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,321 nm | 15h 6m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,378 nm | 15h 14m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,500 nm | 15h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HSFA?
- Paloich Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 HSFA?
- Paloich Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to HSFA?
- The closest alternate is Malakal International Airport (MAK), about 77 nm away, followed by Asosa Airport (ASO) at 127 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HSFA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 22m (5,574 nm), New York about 13h 42m (5,722 nm), Washington DC about 14h 8m (5,908 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.