Harar Meda Airport (HAHM)
Medium airport · Debre Zeyit, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Harar Meda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HAHM |
| IATA | QHR |
| Elevation | 6,201 ft (1890 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°42'59" E 39°0'21" 8.71630, 39.00590 |
| Location | Debre Zeyit, Oromia Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,940 ft (1811 m) | — | ASP | No |
Harar Meda Airport at a glance
Harar Meda Airport is a medium airport in Debre Zeyit, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as QHR. The field elevation of 6,201 ft (1890 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HAHM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 5,940 ft (1811 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HAHM 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 Harar Meda Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | HAAB | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Hawassa International Airport | HALA | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Jimma Airport | HAJM | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | HADR | 329 km (178 NM) |
| Arba Minch Airport | HAAM | 336 km (181 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Harar Meda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,201 ft field elevation of Harar Meda 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 Harar Meda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Harar Meda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Harar Meda Airport is HAHM, and its IATA code is QHR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Harar Meda Airport above sea level?
Harar Meda Airport sits at an elevation of 6,201 feet (1890 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Harar Meda Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.7163, 39.0059 — in Debre Zeyit, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, about 37 km away.
Does HAHM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HAHM 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 Harar Meda Airport?
Harar Meda Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,940 ft (1811 m) with a ASP surface.