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Zalingei Airport
Zalingei, Sudan

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Zalingei Airport
Zalingei, Sudan
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Remote airfield serving Central Darfur, Sudan.
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Zalingei, Sudan
Zalingei Airport is a small domestic airport serving the city of Zalingei, the capital of Central Darfur state in western Sudan. It primarily supports humanitarian operations and government transport in a region that has experienced prolonged conflict and instability.
The airport has limited civilian commercial services and has been used significantly by United Nations and international aid organizations operating in the Darfur region. Infrastructure is basic, reflecting the remote and conflict-affected nature of the area.
Ground access to central Zalingei is limited, relying on unpaved and semi-improved roads typical of the region. The airport's operational status can vary depending on the prevailing security and political situation in Darfur.
Getting to & from
Access to Zalingei city center is by road, with limited and informal ground transport options available.
Airlines here
The airport has hosted humanitarian flights by UN agencies and NGOs rather than regular scheduled commercial airline services.
Notable facts
- ›Serves as a key logistics point for humanitarian operations in Central Darfur.
- ›IATA code ZLX and ICAO code HSZA designate the airport.
- ›Located in one of Sudan's most conflict-affected regions following the Darfur crisis.
- ›Runway surface and facilities are basic, suited primarily to small and medium aircraft.
- ›UN and NGO aircraft have historically made heavy use of this airfield for relief missions.
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Zalingei Airport is an airport serving the city of Zalingei in Central Darfur, Sudan.
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The Aviation Herald· 11/11/2010
Accident: Tarco Airlines AN24 at Zalingei on Nov 11th 2010, gear damage on landing, broke up and burst into flames
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ReliefWeb· 4/13/2023
Sudan Situation Report, 13 April 2023 [EN/AR]
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Sudan Tribune· 9/26/2016
UNAMID calls to allow humanitarian access to Darfur’s Jebel Marra
Read at Sudan Tribune
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