Airport Overview
Rumbek Airport is in Rumbek Central County, Western Lakes State, in central South Sudan, near the town of Rumbek. Its location lies approximately 302 kilometres (188 mi), by air, northwest of Juba International Airport, the largest airport in the country.[1] Rumbek Airport is located at an altitude of 420 metres (1,380 ft) 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).
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
South Sudan |
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Province or District |
Lakes State |
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Nearest Town or City |
Rumbek Centre 1 (km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Rumbek Airport |
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Latitude |
6.83000 |
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Longitude |
29.6700 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
1380ft/420m |
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IATA Code |
RBX |
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ICAO Code |
HJRB |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
SSCAA |
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Management Contact Person |
Mr. Emmanuel Airport Manager |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
Yes |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1330 (m) |
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Runway Orientation |
01/19 |
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Runway Surface |
Gravel |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
No |
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Refuelling Capacity |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
In Rumbek fuel service is provided by an external supplier; Finejet and Tristar who are contracted by the HQ. The refuelling process is always supervised by the UNHAS ground staff who collect the copies of the receipts on behalf of WFP and then compiled and verify it in the mid-month and at the end of the month then sent to Juba for payment.
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
1 USD |
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Avgas |
- |
Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
