Jimma Airport (HAJM)
Medium airport · Jimma, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Jimma Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HAJM |
| IATA | JIM |
| Elevation | 5,500 ft (1676 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°39'58" E 36°48'60" 7.66609, 36.81660 |
| Location | Jimma, Oromia Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,236 ft (3120 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jimma Airport at a glance
Jimma Airport is a medium airport in Jimma, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as JIM. The field elevation of 5,500 ft (1676 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HAJM 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, 13/31, offers 10,236 ft (3120 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HAJM 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 Jimma Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hawassa International Airport | HALA | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Arba Minch Airport | HAAM | 200 km (108 NM) |
| Jinka Airport | HABC | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Gambela Airport | HAGM | 253 km (137 NM) |
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | HAAB | 262 km (141 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jimma Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,500 ft field elevation of Jimma 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 Jimma Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jimma Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jimma Airport is HAJM, and its IATA code is JIM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jimma Airport above sea level?
Jimma Airport sits at an elevation of 5,500 feet (1676 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jimma Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.6661, 36.8166 — in Jimma, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hawassa International Airport, about 185 km away.
Does HAJM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HAJM 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 Jimma Airport?
Jimma Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,236 ft (3120 m) with a ASP surface.