Axum Airport (HAAX)
Medium airport · Axum, Tigray Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Axum Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HAAX |
| IATA | AXU |
| Elevation | 6,959 ft (2121 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°8'48" E 38°46'22" 14.14680, 38.77280 |
| Location | Axum, Tigray Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Axum Airport at a glance
Axum Airport is a medium airport in Axum, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as AXU. The field elevation of 6,959 ft (2121 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HAAX 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, 16/34, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HAAX 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 Axum Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport | HAMK | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Asmara International Airport | HHAS | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Massawa International Airport | HHMS | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Gondar Airport | HAGN | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Kassala Airport | HSKA | 297 km (160 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Axum Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,959 ft field elevation of Axum 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 Axum Airport
What is the ICAO code of Axum Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Axum Airport is HAAX, and its IATA code is AXU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Axum Airport above sea level?
Axum Airport sits at an elevation of 6,959 feet (2121 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Axum Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.1468, 38.7728 — in Axum, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport, about 112 km away.
Does HAAX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HAAX 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 Axum Airport?
Axum Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.