Jinka Airport (HABC)
Medium airport · Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Jinka Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HABC |
| IATA | BCO |
| Elevation | 4,475 ft (1364 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°44'59" E 36°33'37" 5.74965, 36.56016 |
| Location | Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,612 ft (2625 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jinka Airport at a glance
Jinka Airport is a medium airport in Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as BCO. The field elevation of 4,475 ft (1364 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HABC 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, 12/30, offers 8,612 ft (2625 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HABC 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 Jinka Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arba Minch Airport | HAAM | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Jimma Airport | HAJM | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Hawassa International Airport | HALA | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Lokichogio Airport | HKLK | 299 km (161 NM) |
| Lodwar Airport | HKLO | 311 km (168 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jinka Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,475 ft field elevation of Jinka 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 Jinka Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jinka Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jinka Airport is HABC, and its IATA code is BCO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jinka Airport above sea level?
Jinka Airport sits at an elevation of 4,475 feet (1364 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jinka Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.7497, 36.5602 — in Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arba Minch Airport, about 118 km away.
Does HABC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HABC 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 Jinka Airport?
Jinka Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,612 ft (2625 m) with a ASP surface.