Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (HAMK)
Medium airport · Mekele, Tigray Region, Ethiopia
Airport data
| Name | Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HAMK |
| IATA | MQX |
| Elevation | 7,396 ft (2254 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°28'3" E 39°32'1" 13.46740, 39.53350 |
| Location | Mekele, Tigray Region, Ethiopia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport at a glance
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is a medium airport in Mekele, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, known to airline systems as MQX. The field elevation of 7,396 ft (2254 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HAMK 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, 11/29, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HAMK 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 Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Axum Airport | HAAX | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Asmara International Airport | HHAS | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Massawa International Airport | HHMS | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Gondar Airport | HAGN | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Bahir Dar Airport | HABD | 317 km (171 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,396 ft field elevation of Mekele Alula Aba Nega 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 Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is HAMK, and its IATA code is MQX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport above sea level?
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport sits at an elevation of 7,396 feet (2254 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.4674, 39.5335 — in Mekele, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Axum Airport, about 112 km away.
Does HAMK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HAMK 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 Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport?
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a ASP surface.