Rumbek Airport Explained

Rumbek Airport
Iata:RBX
Icao:HSMK
Pushpin Map:South Sudan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Rumbek Airport in South Sudan
Pushpin Label:Rumbek
Pushpin Label Position:top
Type:Public, Civilian
Owner:Civil Aviation Authority of South Sudan
City-Served:Rumbek, South Sudan
Location:Rumbek,
Elevation-F:1,380
Elevation-M:420
R1-Number:01/19
R1-Length-F:4363.5
R1-Length-M:1330
R1-Surface:Unpaved

Rumbek Airport is an airport in South Sudan, near Rumbek, the capital of Lakes State. The airport is served by several national airlines and by air charter service providers.

Location

Rumbek Airport is located in Rumbek Central County, Lakes State, in the Bahr el Ghazal Region of South Sudan, near the town of Rumbek. Its location lies approximately 302km (188miles), by air, northwest of Juba International Airport, the largest airport in the country.[1] Rumbek Airport is located at an altitude of 420m (1,380feet) above sea level.[2] The geographical coordinates of this airport are: 6° 49' 48.00"N, 29° 40' 12.00"E (Latitude: 6.83000; Longitude: 29.6700).

Airlines and destinations

Service was provided to Juba, South Sudan by Southern Star Airlines until the airline ceased flying in 2011.

Accidents and incidents

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Distance between Rumbek (Al Buhayrat) and Juba (Airport), Sudan. distancecalculator.globefeed.com. en-US. 24 August 2018.
  2. Web site: Climate: Rumbek, Sudan. allmetsat. en.allmetsat.com. en. 24 August 2018.
  3. Web site: 3C-KKB Accident description . Aviation Safety Network . 22 June 2010.
  4. Web site: ASN Aircraft accident Beechcraft 1900C 5Y-FLX Rumbek. Ranter. Harro. aviation-safety.net. 24 August 2018.