Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF)

Wadi Halfa, SD 🇸🇩 Small Airport

ICAO

HSSW

IATA

WHF

Elevation

933 ft

Region

SD-01

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: HSSW

Local Code: Not available

Location: 21.802698° N, 31.521578° E

Continent: AF

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Wadi Halfa Airport (HSSW/WHF) appears to be a basic facility with limited recent traveler reviews available, making it challenging to gauge overall traveler sentiment and satisfaction directly. General descriptions of Wadi Halfa suggest it is a remote and dusty border town that many travelers pass through quickly. The available information indicates a functional, though not necessarily modern or luxurious, airport experience.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficient Immigration & Passport Control: Current estimates for passport control and immigration wait times are relatively short, at approximately 8 minutes.
  • Available Parking Options: Travelers can find various parking providers offering services such as shuttle service, 24/7 security, and covered parking near the airport.
  • Basic Amenities: The airport is equipped with fundamental facilities including a Car Parking, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Luggage Keeping, Information Desk, Medical Facilities, Pre Paid Taxi Booth, Baggage Wrapping, and a Gift Shop.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Recent Traveler Experiences: There is a notable absence of current, detailed traveler reviews specifically about the airport experience, making it difficult to pinpoint recent common complaints or widespread satisfaction.
  • Limited Ground Handling and Aviation Fuel Services: As of recent information, JetMate Aviation does not offer ground handling or aviation fuel services at Wadi Halfa Airport due to international sanctions regulations, which could impact certain flight operations and potentially the traveler experience.
  • "Dusty Border Town" Context: While not directly about the airport, the surrounding area of Wadi Halfa is described as a "run down, dusty border town", which might influence the perception of the airport environment for some travelers.
  • Potentially Longer Security Wait Times: Estimated security wait times can be longer than immigration, with a general estimate of 28 minutes.

Overall, Wadi Halfa Airport seems to provide essential services for travelers, with relatively quick immigration processes. However, the lack of recent traveler feedback and the limited scope of services like ground handling point to an airport that serves a functional rather than a service-oriented travel experience. Travelers should anticipate a no-frills environment, consistent with its location as a remote border crossing.

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Ground Transportation

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