Gambela Airport (HAGM)
Medium airport · Gambela, Gambela Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Gambela Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HAGM |
| IATA | GMB |
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°7'44" E 34°33'47" 8.12876, 34.56310 |
| Location | Gambela, Gambela Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,248 ft (2514 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Gambela Airport at a glance
Gambela Airport is a medium airport in Gambela, Gambela Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as GMB. The field elevation of 1,614 ft (492 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HAGM 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, 18/36, offers 8,248 ft (2514 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HAGM 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 Gambela Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Asosa Airport | HASO | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Jimma Airport | HAJM | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Jinka Airport | HABC | 344 km (186 NM) |
| Paloich Airport | HJPH | 350 km (189 NM) |
| Malakal International Airport | HSSM | 357 km (193 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gambela Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,614 ft field elevation of Gambela 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 Gambela Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gambela Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gambela Airport is HAGM, and its IATA code is GMB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gambela Airport above sea level?
Gambela Airport sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet (492 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gambela Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.1288, 34.5631 — in Gambela, Gambela Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Asosa Airport, about 210 km away.
Does HAGM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HAGM 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 Gambela Airport?
Gambela Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,248 ft (2514 m) with a CON surface.