Arba Minch Airport (HAAM)
Medium airport · Arba Minch, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Arba Minch Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HAAM |
| IATA | AMH |
| Elevation | 3,901 ft (1189 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°2'22" E 37°35'26" 6.03939, 37.59050 |
| Location | Arba Minch, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,170 ft (2795 m) | 153 ft | ASP | Yes |
Arba Minch Airport at a glance
Arba Minch Airport is a medium airport in Arba Minch, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as AMH. The field elevation of 3,901 ft (1189 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HAAM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 9,170 ft (2795 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HAAM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Arba Minch Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jinka Airport | HABC | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Hawassa International Airport | HALA | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Jimma Airport | HAJM | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Harar Meda Airport | HAHM | 336 km (181 NM) |
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | HAAB | 353 km (191 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arba Minch Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,901 ft field elevation of Arba Minch Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 16 airports and airfields we list for Ethiopia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Arba Minch Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arba Minch Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arba Minch Airport is HAAM, and its IATA code is AMH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arba Minch Airport above sea level?
Arba Minch Airport sits at an elevation of 3,901 feet (1189 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arba Minch Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.0394, 37.5905 — in Arba Minch, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jinka Airport, about 118 km away.
Does HAAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HAAM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Arba Minch Airport?
Arba Minch Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,170 ft (2795 m) with a ASP surface.