Kebri Dahar Airport (HAKD)
Medium airport · Kebri Dahar, Somali Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Kebri Dahar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HAKD |
| IATA | ABK |
| Elevation | 1,800 ft (549 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°43'57" E 44°14'29" 6.73258, 44.24134 |
| Location | Kebri Dahar, Somali Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | — | Concrete | No |
Kebri Dahar Airport at a glance
Kebri Dahar Airport is a medium airport in Kebri Dahar, Somali Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as ABK. The field elevation of 1,800 ft (549 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HAKD 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, 08/26, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HAKD 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 Kebri Dahar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gode Airport | HAGO | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Egal International Airport | HCMH | 310 km (167 NM) |
| Gerad Wilwal International Airport | HAJJ | 324 km (175 NM) |
| Mandera Airport | HKMA | 409 km (221 NM) |
| Berbera Airport | HCMI | 413 km (223 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kebri Dahar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,800 ft field elevation of Kebri Dahar 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 Kebri Dahar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kebri Dahar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kebri Dahar Airport is HAKD, and its IATA code is ABK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kebri Dahar Airport above sea level?
Kebri Dahar Airport sits at an elevation of 1,800 feet (549 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kebri Dahar Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.7326, 44.2413 — in Kebri Dahar, Somali Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gode Airport, about 115 km away.
Does HAKD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HAKD 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 Kebri Dahar Airport?
Kebri Dahar Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a Concrete surface.