MGQ

Large airport · Mogadishu, Somalia

Aden Adde International Airport

It is named after Aden Abdullah Osman Daar, the first President of Somalia. Its IATA code is MGQ. Its ICAO code is HCMM. It has 1 runway, longest 10,446 ft (ASP). Elevation 29 ft.

IATA MGQICAO HCMM1 runway, longest 10,446 ft (ASP)SomaliaLarge airport

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Airport facts

LocationMogadishu, Somalia
IATA codeMGQ
ICAO codeHCMM
TypeLarge airport
Runways1 runway, longest 10,446 ft (ASP)
Elevation29 ft
Scheduled serviceYes
Coordinates2.0144° N, 45.3047° E

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What Aden Adde International Airport is known for

It is named after Aden Abdullah Osman Daar, the first President of Somalia.

History

With the outbreak of the civil war in 1991, Aden Adde International's flight services experienced routine disruptions. However, with the security situation in Mogadishu greatly improved in the late 2010–2011 period, large-scale rehabilitation of the grounds' infrastructure and services once again resumed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Aden Adde International Airport?

It is named after Aden Abdullah Osman Daar, the first President of Somalia.

What is the airport code for Aden Adde International Airport?

Aden Adde International Airport — its IATA code is MGQ and its ICAO code is HCMM.

Where is Aden Adde International Airport located?

Aden Adde International Airport serves Mogadishu, Somalia. Its coordinates are 2.0144° N, 45.3047° E.

What is the history of Aden Adde International Airport?

With the outbreak of the civil war in 1991, Aden Adde International's flight services experienced routine disruptions. However, with the security situation in Mogadishu greatly improved in the late 2010–2011 period, large-scale rehabilitation of the grounds' infrastructure and services once again resumed.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.