Airport type Public Elevation AMSL 100 ft / 30 m 1,850 6,070 | Serves Mogadishu 04/22 1,850 | |
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Location Lower Shebelle, Somalia | ||
K50 Airstrip is an airport in the Lower Shebelle region of Somalia. It serves the capital city, Mogadishu.
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Overview
Its name is derived from its location, about 50 kilometres west of Mogadishu. In the late 2000s, K50 served as Mogadishu's main Airstrip while Aden Adde International Airport was briefly shut down due to the ongoing War in Somalia. Daallo Airlines operated routes to and from K50 at one time.
The airstrip was mentioned in the book Quiet Warriors: Veteran's Military Service Memories, written by Blake E. Edwards.
Facilities
The Airstrip resides at an elevation of 100 feet (30 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 04/22 with a compacted sand surface measuring 1,850 by 20 metres (6,070 ft × 66 ft).
Airlines and destinations
The following airlines offer scheduled passenger service: