Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (HDAM)
Large airport · Djibouti City, Djibouti Region, Djibouti
Airport data
| Name | Djibouti-Ambouli Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HDAM |
| IATA | JIB |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°32'50" E 43°9'34" 11.54730, 43.15950 |
| Location | Djibouti City, Djibouti Region, Djibouti |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,335 ft (3150 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport at a glance
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport is a large airport in Djibouti City, Djibouti Region, Djibouti, known to airline systems as JIB. The field elevation of 49 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at HDAM 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, 09/27, offers 10,335 ft (3150 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for HDAM 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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Assab International Airport | HHSB | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Mokha International Airport | OYMK | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Berbera Airport | HCMI | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Egal International Airport | HCMH | 248 km (134 NM) |
| Gerad Wilwal International Airport | HAJJ | 248 km (134 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 49 ft field elevation of Djibouti-Ambouli 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 1 airports and airfields we list for Djibouti — 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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
What is the ICAO code of Djibouti-Ambouli Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Djibouti-Ambouli Airport is HDAM, and its IATA code is JIB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Djibouti-Ambouli Airport above sea level?
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Djibouti-Ambouli Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.5473, 43.1595 — in Djibouti City, Djibouti Region, Djibouti, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Assab International Airport, about 178 km away.
Does HDAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for HDAM 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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport?
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,335 ft (3150 m) with a PEM surface.