UN/LOCODE Codes — Eritrea (ER)
4 UN/LOCODE location codes for Eritrea — the United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UNECE) identifying ports, airports, rail and road terminals, border crossings and other trade points. Each code is 5 characters: the ISO country code ER plus a 3-character location code.
| Code | Name | Subdivision | Functions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ERASA | Assab 📍 | DK | Port, Road terminal, Airport | Adopted by an international organisation (e.g. IATA/ECLAC) |
ERASM | Asmara 📍 | MA | Rail terminal, Road terminal, Airport, Postal exchange | Adopted by an international organisation (e.g. IATA/ECLAC) |
ERMSW | Massawa (Mitsiwa) 📍 | SK | Port, Rail terminal, Road terminal, Airport | Adopted by an international organisation (e.g. IATA/ECLAC) |
ERTES | Tessenei 📍 | GB | Airport | Recognised location |
What the functions mean
The "Functions" column decodes the UN/LOCODE 8-position function classifier. A location can serve more than one transport function:
- Port — any sea, river or lake port for waterborne transport.
- Rail terminal — a rail freight/cargo terminal.
- Road terminal — a road freight/cargo terminal.
- Airport — a location with an airport.
- Postal exchange — a postal exchange office.
- Multimodal — an inland clearance depot or multimodal function (ICD/dry port).
- Fixed transport — a fixed transport function such as an oil or gas pipeline terminal.
- Border crossing — a border crossing point.
The "Status" column shows how the entry was approved (for example, Approved by a competent national government agency or Recognised location).
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Frequently asked questions
What is a UN/LOCODE for Eritrea?
A UN/LOCODE for Eritrea is a 5-character code that starts with the ISO 3166 country code ER followed by a 3-character location code (letters or digits) — for example a port, airport, rail or road terminal, or border crossing. Eritrea has 4 such locations in the official UNECE UN/LOCODE list. The codes are used in customs declarations, EDI messages and shipping documents.
How many UN/LOCODE locations does Eritrea have?
Eritrea has 4 UN/LOCODE locations. The most common functions are Airport, Road terminal, Port.
What do the UN/LOCODE function codes mean?
Each UN/LOCODE entry has an 8-position function classifier. In order, the positions are: Port, Rail terminal, Road terminal, Airport, Postal exchange, Multimodal (inland clearance depot), Fixed transport (e.g. pipeline), and Border crossing. A position is active when it is not a hyphen or a zero, so one location can combine several functions.
Look up or validate ER location codes
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Data: UN/LOCODE list published by UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe). Suggested reference, not an official determination.