Airports / South Sudan / MAK
Malakal International Airport.
Malakal, South Sudan · 1,291 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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44 ratings
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Operators based
1,291
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
77 nm
To the nearest alternate
Paloich Airport (HSFA).
Overview
Malakal International Airport, listed as HSSM / MAK, is a mid-sized airport in Malakal, South Sudan. Field elevation is 1,291 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MAK as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Paloich Airport (HSFA, 77 nm), Asosa Airport (ASO, 176 nm), and Gambela Airport (GMB, 193 nm). The field has a single 6,562-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MAK are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MAK to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
HSSM
IATA
MAK
FAA / Local
HJMK
Elevation
1,291 ft
Coordinates
9.5587° N · 31.6519° 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
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,562 ft
- 04/226,562 ft × 125 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,562 ft
MAK's 6,562 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.
- 77nmHSFAPaloich AirportHigleig
- 176nmASOAsosa AirportAsosa
- 193nmGMBGambela AirportGambela
- 231nmEBDEl-Obeid AirportEl-Obeid
- 244nmWUUWau AirportWau
- 281nmJUBJuba International AirportJuba
Location
Open the full mapHSSM · Malakal International Airport · Malakal, South Sudan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MAK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,578 nm | 13h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,725 nm | 13h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,910 nm | 14h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,275 nm | 15h 0m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,280 nm | 15h 0m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,307 nm | 15h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,380 nm | 15h 14m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,559 nm | 15h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MAK?
- Malakal International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,562 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 MAK?
- Malakal International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,562 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to MAK?
- The closest alternate is Paloich Airport (HSFA), about 77 nm away, followed by Asosa Airport (ASO) at 176 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MAK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 13h 22m (5,578 nm), New York about 13h 43m (5,725 nm), Washington DC about 14h 9m (5,910 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.