Gode Airport (HAGO)
Medium airport · Gode, Somali Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Gode Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HAGO |
| IATA | GDE |
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°56'6" E 43°34'43" 5.93513, 43.57860 |
| Location | Gode, Somali Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,505 ft (2288 m) | 115 ft | PEM | No |
Gode Airport at a glance
Gode Airport is a medium airport in Gode, Somali Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as GDE. The field elevation of 834 ft (254 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HAGO 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 7,505 ft (2288 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HAGO 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 Gode Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kebri Dahar Airport | HAKD | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Mandera Airport | HKMA | 294 km (159 NM) |
| Gerad Wilwal International Airport | HAJJ | 385 km (208 NM) |
| Egal International Airport | HCMH | 402 km (217 NM) |
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | HADR | 452 km (244 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gode Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 834 ft field elevation of Gode 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 Gode Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gode Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gode Airport is HAGO, and its IATA code is GDE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gode Airport above sea level?
Gode Airport sits at an elevation of 834 feet (254 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gode Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.9351, 43.5786 — in Gode, Somali Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kebri Dahar Airport, about 115 km away.
Does HAGO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HAGO 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 Gode Airport?
Gode Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,505 ft (2288 m) with a PEM surface.