Airport code
KRT — Khartoum International Airport
KRT is the IATA code for Khartoum International Airport, an airport serving Khartoum, Sudan. Its ICAO code is HSSS, and it operates in the Africa/Khartoum time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 15.5895, 32.5532 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1265 ft (386 m).
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About Khartoum International Airport
Khartoum International Airport is an international airport serving Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The airport was shut down from 15 April 2023 to 25 March 2025 at the Battle of Khartoum during the Sudanese civil war.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KRT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HSSS |
| Airport name | Khartoum International Airport |
| City | Khartoum |
| Country | Sudan |
| Time zone | Africa/Khartoum (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 15.5895 |
| Longitude | 32.5532 |
| Elevation | 1265 ft (386 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,751 ft (2,972 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Khartoum International Airport?
The IATA code for Khartoum International Airport is KRT.
What is the ICAO code for Khartoum International Airport?
The ICAO code for Khartoum International Airport is HSSS.
Where is KRT airport located?
Khartoum International Airport (KRT) is located in Khartoum, Sudan.
What time zone is KRT in?
Khartoum International Airport operates in the Africa/Khartoum time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to KRT?
The nearest airport to Khartoum International Airport (KRT) is El Obeid Airport (EBD) in El-Obeid, about 369 km away.
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