Airport code
MAK — Malakal Airport
MAK is the IATA code for Malakal Airport, an airport serving Malakal, Sudan. Its ICAO code is HSSM, and it operates in the Africa/Juba time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 9.5590, 31.6522 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1291 ft (393 m).
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About Malakal Airport
Malakal Airport is an airport serving Malakal, a city in Malakal County in the Upper Nile State of South Sudan. The airport is located just north of the city's central business district, adjacent to the main campus of Upper Nile University. Malakal is near the international border with the Republic of Sudan and the border with Ethiopia.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MAK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HSSM |
| Airport name | Malakal Airport |
| City | Malakal |
| Country | Sudan |
| Time zone | Africa/Juba (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 9.5590 |
| Longitude | 31.6522 |
| Elevation | 1291 ft (393 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Malakal Airport?
The IATA code for Malakal Airport is MAK.
What is the ICAO code for Malakal Airport?
The ICAO code for Malakal Airport is HSSM.
Where is MAK airport located?
Malakal Airport (MAK) is located in Malakal, Sudan.
What time zone is MAK in?
Malakal Airport operates in the Africa/Juba time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to MAK?
The nearest airport to Malakal Airport (MAK) is Paloich Airport, Heliport (HGI) in Hollongi, about 142 km away.
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