El-Obeid Airport is a medium-sized airport serving El-Obeid, Sudan. Its IATA code is EBD and its ICAO code is HSOB. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,927 ft (587 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Khartoum time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- EBD
- ICAO code
- HSOB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,927 ft (587 m)
- Coordinates
- 13.1532, 30.2327
- Time zone
- Africa/Khartoum
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to El-Obeid Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KRT Khartoum International Airport | Khartoum, Sudan | 369 km · 229 mi |
| MAK Malakal International Airport | Malakal, South Sudan | 429 km · 267 mi |
| ELF El Fasher Airport | El Fasher, Sudan | 533 km · 331 mi |
| UYL Nyala Airport | Nyala, Sudan | 585 km · 364 mi |
| ASO Asosa Airport | Asosa, Ethiopia | 588 km · 365 mi |
| WUU Wau Airport | Wau, South Sudan | 652 km · 405 mi |
| DOG Dongola Airport | Dongola, Sudan | 668 km · 415 mi |
| KSL Kassala Airport | Kassala, Sudan | 702 km · 436 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from EBD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 2,955 | 1,836 | 1,595 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,130 | 1,945 | 1,690 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,374 | 2,718 | 2,362 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,549 | 2,827 | 2,456 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,725 | 2,936 | 2,551 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,071 | 3,151 | 2,738 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,124 | 3,184 | 2,767 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,215 | 5,105 | 4,436 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,765 | 5,446 | 4,733 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,273 | 5,762 | 5,007 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,203 | 6,340 | 5,509 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,857 | 6,746 | 5,862 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,370 | 7,065 | 6,139 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,387 | 8,318 | 7,228 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,660 | 8,488 | 7,376 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,816 | 8,585 | 7,460 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR/APP | 118.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of El-Obeid Airport?
The IATA code of El-Obeid Airport is EBD and its ICAO code is HSOB.
Where is El-Obeid Airport located?
El-Obeid Airport is in El-Obeid, North Kurdufan State, Sudan, at 13.1532, 30.2327.
What time zone is El-Obeid Airport in?
El-Obeid Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Khartoum. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at El-Obeid Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to El-Obeid Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Khartoum International Airport (KRT), about 369 km (229 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.