Gondar Airport (HAGN)
Medium airport · Azezo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Gondar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HAGN |
| IATA | GDQ |
| Elevation | 6,449 ft (1966 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°31'12" E 37°26'2" 12.51990, 37.43400 |
| Location | Azezo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,072 ft (2765 m) | 145 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gondar Airport at a glance
Gondar Airport is a medium airport in Azezo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as GDQ. The field elevation of 6,449 ft (1966 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HAGN 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, 17/35, offers 9,072 ft (2765 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HAGN 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 Gondar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bahir Dar Airport | HABD | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Axum Airport | HAAX | 232 km (125 NM) |
| Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport | HAMK | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Kassala Airport | HSKA | 340 km (184 NM) |
| Asmara International Airport | HHAS | 347 km (187 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gondar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,449 ft field elevation of Gondar 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 Gondar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gondar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gondar Airport is HAGN, and its IATA code is GDQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gondar Airport above sea level?
Gondar Airport sits at an elevation of 6,449 feet (1966 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gondar Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.5199, 37.4340 — in Azezo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bahir Dar Airport, about 102 km away.
Does HAGN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HAGN 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 Gondar Airport?
Gondar Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,072 ft (2765 m) with a ASP surface.