โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
75
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Baleela Airport (BJE) is a modest-sized public airport serving Baleela Base Camp and the surrounding region in Sudan. The airport features a small, simple, and functional terminal building with a comfortable waiting area. Amenities are basic, including a small cafรฉ for snacks and beverages, and secure parking. The airport primarily handles domestic flights, supporting local operations and humanitarian efforts in the area.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow extra time for transfers and local security procedures.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
60
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
El-Obeid Airport (HSOB) serves as the strategic aviation hub for El-Obeid, capital of North Kordofan State in Sudan, representing the only airport in the entire North Kordofan region and functioning as a vital corridor for United Nations humanitarian missions operating in the disputed Abyei region. The terminal building provides essential customs and immigration services alongside basic passenger facilities including waiting areas and transportation connections to El-Obeid city, while some sources indicate modern amenities such as a cafรฉ, duty-free shop, currency exchange, and VIP lounge for business travelers, though facilities have faced significant operational challenges due to Sudan's ongoing conflict.
As a crucial humanitarian logistics center, the airport facilitates the delivery of essential supplies including food and medicines to remote communities throughout North Kordofan and surrounding regions, with the facility serving both commercial passenger operations and critical relief missions coordinated by international organizations. The airport's strategic importance extends beyond civilian aviation, as it provides essential connectivity for relief efforts, government operations, and economic activities in this vast Sudanese state where ground transportation options remain limited across challenging terrain.
Operational services focus on supporting both humanitarian missions and regional connectivity, enabling access to healthcare, education, and government services for communities scattered across North Kordofan's expansive territory where El-Obeid serves as the administrative and economic center. Despite facing operational challenges due to political instability, the airport remains a critical piece of infrastructure linking this important Sudanese region to the capital Khartoum and international aid networks, demonstrating aviation's essential role in supporting both civilian needs and humanitarian operations across Sudan's challenging geographic and political landscape.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow ample time for connections and security checks.
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