St Helena · International airport
Saint Helena International Airport (HLE)
Saint Helena International Airport is an international airport serving Jamestown (Saint Helena), St Helena. Its IATA code is HLE and its ICAO code is FHSH. It has one runway, 1,950 m long.
- IATAHLE
- ICAOFHSH
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- HLE
- ICAO code
- FHSH
- City
- Jamestown
- Region / province
- Saint Helena
- Country / territory
- St Helena
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 15.9589° S, 5.6461° W
- Elevation
- 310 m (1,017 ft)
- Time zone
- Atlantic/St Helena (UTC)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,950 m (6,398 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,950 m6,398 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
12,978 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,821 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
12,699 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from Saint Helena International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Jamestown through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in St Helena
Saint Helena International Airport is the only airport in St Helena in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Saint Helena International Airport?
The IATA code of Saint Helena International Airport is HLE and its ICAO code is FHSH. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Saint Helena International Airport located?
Saint Helena International Airport is in Jamestown, Saint Helena, St Helena, at coordinates 15.9589° S, 5.6461° W and an elevation of 310 m (1,017 ft).
How far is Saint Helena International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Saint Helena International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 12,699 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,821 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 12,978 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 16 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Saint Helena International Airport?
The longest runway at Saint Helena International Airport is 1,950 m (6,398 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Saint Helena International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Saint Helena International Airport (HLE) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.