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El Fasher Airport.
El Fasher, Sudan · 2,393 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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106 ratings
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Operators based
2,393
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
96 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nyala Airport (UYL).
Overview
El Fasher Airport (HSFS / ELF) is a mid-sized airport serving El Fasher, Sudan. The airport sits 2,393 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ELF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Nyala Airport (UYL, 96 nm), Sabera Geneina Airport (HSSG, 163 nm), and Abeche Airport (AEH, 262 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 9,744-foot paved runway, ELF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ELF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under El Fashir Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from El Fasher.
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Field capability
ICAO
HSFS
IATA
ELF
FAA / Local
HSFS
Elevation
2,393 ft
Coordinates
13.6149° N · 25.3246° 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 Sudan fields
state range 135–2,633 ft
At 2,393 ft, ELF sits higher than 78% of the 9 Sudan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,744 ft
- 05/239,744 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18/365,010 ft × 148 ftOtherUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,744 ft
ELF's 9,744 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.
- 96nmUYLNyala AirportNyala
- 163nmHSSGSabera Geneina AirportGeneina
- 262nmAEHAbeche AirportAbeche
- 272nmVE-0526(Misplaced duplicate?)Aeropuerto internacional Simón bolivar
- 288nmEBDEl-Obeid AirportEl-Obeid
- 387nmWUUWau AirportWau
Location
Open the full mapHSFS · El Fasher Airport · El Fasher, Sudan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ELF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,141 nm | 12h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,286 nm | 12h 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,470 nm | 13h 7m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,835 nm | 13h 58m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,844 nm | 13h 59m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,863 nm | 14h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,940 nm | 14h 13m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,311 nm | 15h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ELF?
- El Fasher Airport's longest paved runway is 9,744 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 ELF?
- El Fasher Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,744 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ELF?
- The closest alternate is Nyala Airport (UYL), about 96 nm away, followed by Sabera Geneina Airport (HSSG) at 163 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ELF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 21m (5,141 nm), New York about 12h 42m (5,286 nm), Washington DC about 13h 7m (5,470 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.