Airport code
JUB — Juba International Airport
JUB is the IATA code for Juba International Airport, an airport serving Juba, South Sudan. Its ICAO code is HSSJ, and it operates in the Africa/Juba time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 4.8720, 31.6011 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1513 ft (461 m).
Overview
About Juba International Airport
Juba International Airport is a multi-use international airport serving Juba, the capital city of South Sudan. The airport is located 5 km (3.1 mi) northeast of the city's central business district, on the western banks of the White Nile. The city and airport are located in South Sudan's Central Equatoria State.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | JUB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HSSJ |
| Airport name | Juba International Airport |
| City | Juba |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Time zone | Africa/Juba (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 4.8720 |
| Longitude | 31.6011 |
| Elevation | 1513 ft (461 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,171 ft (3,100 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Juba International Airport?
The IATA code for Juba International Airport is JUB.
What is the ICAO code for Juba International Airport?
The ICAO code for Juba International Airport is HSSJ.
Where is JUB airport located?
Juba International Airport (JUB) is located in Juba, South Sudan.
What time zone is JUB in?
Juba International Airport operates in the Africa/Juba time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to JUB?
The nearest airport to Juba International Airport (JUB) is Arua Airport (RUA) in Arua, about 216 km away.
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