Port Sudan New International Airport
Port Sudan New International Airport is an international airport serving Port Sudan. It is located south of the city. The airport is the second-largest international airport in Sudan in terms of air traffic and international destinations served. Since 2023, the airport has been serving as the main gateway to Sudan due to the ongoing War in Sudan (2023).
History
The airport opened in 1992. It replaced the old Port Sudan Military Airport.Accidents and incidents
- On 8 July 2003, Sudan Airways Flight 139, a Boeing 737, crashed about 15 minutes after take-off. All but one of the 117 passengers and crew were killed in the crash. The cause was mechanical failure followed by pilot error. A 2-year old was the only survivor of the accident.
- On 6 May 2025, a fuel depot in the airport was targeted with a drone by the Rapid Support Forces, causing a major explosion and fire and leading to the suspension of all flight operations.