Bahir Dar Airport (HABD)
Medium airport · Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Bahir Dar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HABD |
| IATA | BJR |
| Elevation | 5,978 ft (1822 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°36'29" E 37°19'18" 11.60810, 37.32160 |
| Location | Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Bahir Dar Airport at a glance
Bahir Dar Airport is a medium airport in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as BJR. The field elevation of 5,978 ft (1822 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HABD 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, 04/22, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HABD 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 Bahir Dar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gondar Airport | HAGN | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport | HAMK | 317 km (171 NM) |
| Axum Airport | HAAX | 323 km (174 NM) |
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | HAAB | 334 km (180 NM) |
| Asosa Airport | HASO | 347 km (187 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bahir Dar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,978 ft field elevation of Bahir Dar 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 Bahir Dar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bahir Dar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bahir Dar Airport is HABD, and its IATA code is BJR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bahir Dar Airport above sea level?
Bahir Dar Airport sits at an elevation of 5,978 feet (1822 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bahir Dar Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.6081, 37.3216 — in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gondar Airport, about 102 km away.
Does HABD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HABD 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 Bahir Dar Airport?
Bahir Dar Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a PEM surface.