Airports / Sudan / KRT
Khartoum International Airport.
Khartoum, Sudan · 1,265 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
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1,804 ratings
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Operators based
1,265
Elevation ft
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
14 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wadi Seidna Air Base (SD-0001).
Overview
Khartoum International Airport (HSSK / KRT) sits in Khartoum, Sudan, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 1,265 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, KRT is a home base: BADR Airlines and Blue Bird Aviation operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Wadi Seidna Air Base (SD-0001, 14 nm), Merowe Airport (MWE, 176 nm), and El-Obeid Airport (EBD, 199 nm). The field has a single 9,751-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KRT are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as HSSS. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KRT to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HSSK
IATA
KRT
FAA / Local
HSSK
Elevation
1,265 ft
Coordinates
15.5895° N · 32.5532° 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 Sudan fields
state range 135–2,633 ft
At 1,265 ft, KRT sits lower than 56% of the 9 Sudan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,751 ft
- 18/369,751 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,751 ft
KRT's 9,751 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.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 14nmSD-0001Wadi Seidna Air BaseKarari al-Balad
- 176nmMWEMerowe AirportMerowe
- 199nmEBDEl-Obeid AirportEl-Obeid
- 219nmKSLKassala AirportKassala
- 246nmDOGDongola AirportDongola
- 304nmHSFAPaloich AirportHigleig
Location
Open the full mapHSSK · Khartoum International Airport · Khartoum, Sudan
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KRT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,364 nm | 12h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,516 nm | 13h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,705 nm | 13h 40m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,038 nm | 14h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,134 nm | 14h 40m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,166 nm | 14h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,172 nm | 14h 45m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,196 nm | 14h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KRT?
- Khartoum International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,751 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 KRT?
- Khartoum International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,751 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at KRT?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Khartoum International Airport as a home base, including BADR Airlines, Blue Bird Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to KRT?
- The closest alternate is Wadi Seidna Air Base (SD-0001), about 14 nm away, followed by Merowe Airport (MWE) at 176 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KRT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 52m (5,364 nm), New York about 13h 14m (5,516 nm), Washington DC about 13h 40m (5,705 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.