Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
IATA: MGQ ICAO: HCMM
Longest Active Runway
10,446 ft
3,184 meters
Field Elevation
29 ft
9 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Unlighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
2.0144°, 45.3047°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#499 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#799 of 7558
Top 10.6% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Somalia)
#2 of 2 in SO
#4 of 12 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+4.5%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 MGQ in numbers: 10,446 ft longest runway · #499 of 650 published · #799 of 7,558 worldwide (top 10.6%) · #2 in Somalia.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Lowland Aerodrome (<2,000 ft)
MGQ lies at 9 m (29 ft), #563 of 650 published airports by elevation and 13.4 percentile among 7,558 worldwide. It is 2,221 ft below the Somalia median (2,250 ft, 2 airports); HGA is highest at 4,471 ft, 4,442 ft higher than MGQ.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
No published neighbour with a paved runway of 5,000 ft or more within 100 NM of MGQ. Nearest published airport: Egal International Airport (HGA), 456 NM, 12,139 ft (1,693 ft longer than MGQ); none other within 250 NM.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 10,446 ft (3,184 m)
MGQ runway: 05/23 10,446 × 148 ft asphalt (asp). National standing: #2 of 2 in Somalia; HGA leads by 1,693 ft (12,139 ft). +4.5% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,446 ft (3184 m / 3.184 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →