Airports / Sudan / KSL
Kassala Airport.
Kassala, Sudan · 1,671 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
58 ratings
0
Operators based
1,671
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 9
Sudan airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 58 Google ratings , ranked against 9 rated Sudan fields.
150 nm
To the nearest alternate
Asmara International Airport (ASM).
Overview
Kassala Airport, listed as HSKA / KSL, is a mid-sized airport in Kassala, Sudan. The airport sits 1,671 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 KSL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Asmara International Airport (ASM, 150 nm), Axum Airport (AXU, 160 nm), and Massawa International Airport (MSW, 177 nm). With a single 8,202-foot paved runway, KSL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from KSL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kassala.
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Field capability
ICAO
HSKA
IATA
KSL
FAA / Local
HSKA
Elevation
1,671 ft
Coordinates
15.3875° N · 36.3288° 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 1,671 ft, KSL sits lower than 44% of the 9 Sudan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 02/208,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
KSL'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.
- 150nmASMAsmara International AirportAsmara
- 160nmAXUAxum AirportAxum
- 177nmMSWMassawa International AirportMassawa
- 184nmGDQGondar AirportAzezo
- 219nmKRTKhartoum International AirportKhartoum
- 219nmMQXMekele Alula Aba Nega AirportMekele
Location
Open the full mapHSKA · Kassala Airport · Kassala, Sudan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KSL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,528 nm | 13h 15m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,681 nm | 13h 37m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,872 nm | 14h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,187 nm | 14h 47m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,200 nm | 14h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,323 nm | 15h 6m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,336 nm | 15h 8m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,357 nm | 15h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KSL?
- Kassala 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 KSL?
- Kassala Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KSL?
- The closest alternate is Asmara International Airport (ASM), about 150 nm away, followed by Axum Airport (AXU) at 160 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KSL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 15m (5,528 nm), New York about 13h 37m (5,681 nm), Washington DC about 14h 3m (5,872 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.