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Flag of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da CunhaAirports in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha has 4 airports and airfields, including 0 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Jamestown, is served by Saint Helena International Airport (HLE).

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List of airports in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
RAF Ascension Island Cat Hill ASI FHAW Medium airport 278 ft
Saint Helena International Airport Jamestown HLE FHSH Medium airport 1,017 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha has 4 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #202 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 0 large airports, 2 medium-sized airports and 2 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 2 are small airstrips, heliports (2) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main airports in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha has no large international hub; flights use RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and Saint Helena International Airport (HLE). Long-haul trips usually connect through a hub in a neighbouring country.

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 2 cities across Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, with 2 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs.

Airport services and alternatives

To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha has 4 airports and airfields, including 0 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 2 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Jamestown, is served by Saint Helena International Airport (HLE).

Which airport serves Jamestown?

Saint Helena International Airport — IATA code HLE.