Hawassa International Airport (HALA)
Large airport · Hawassa, Sidama Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Hawassa International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HALA |
| IATA | AWA |
| Elevation | 5,450 ft (1661 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°6'2" E 38°23'47" 7.10061, 38.39646 |
| Location | Hawassa, Sidama Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | No |
Hawassa International Airport at a glance
Hawassa International Airport is a large airport in Hawassa, Sidama Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as AWA. The field elevation of 5,450 ft (1661 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HALA 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, 01/19, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asph surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HALA 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 Hawassa International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arba Minch Airport | HAAM | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Jimma Airport | HAJM | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Harar Meda Airport | HAHM | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | HAAB | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Jinka Airport | HABC | 252 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hawassa International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,450 ft field elevation of Hawassa International 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 Hawassa International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hawassa International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hawassa International Airport is HALA, and its IATA code is AWA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hawassa International Airport above sea level?
Hawassa International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,450 feet (1661 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hawassa International Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.1006, 38.3965 — in Hawassa, Sidama Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arba Minch Airport, about 148 km away.
Does HALA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HALA 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 Hawassa International Airport?
Hawassa International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASPH surface.