Assosa Airport

Assosa airport is found in the Benshngul Gumuz Regional state. It is located to the west of Addis Ababa at a distance of 660Kms, and 5.5Kms to the south east of Assosa town. Its newly constructed runway has a handling capacity of B737 . 700 though not yet declared operational. The region where the airport is situated is very rich in minerals and has a great potential for agro-industry. Hence welcoming domestic/ foreign investors, individually and jointly

Aeronautical data
Coordinates 100119.01083N0343443.9354E
Elevation reference temperature 1560.582m/26 degree centigrade
Runway surface Asphalt (PCN-50)
Runway Dimension 2400mx45m
Runway Designation 11/29
Apron Surface Not yet constructed
Apron Capacity Not yet constructed
Fire fighting equipmentNIL
Aeronautical Met. serviceNIL
Air traffic serviceNIL
Type of traffic permittedVFR
FuelNIL
Operational days/hoursTuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday,0500-1400UTC
Terminal facilities
Walk throughYes
TrolleysNIL
Public transportTaxis
Hotels, RestaurantsIn town
Post officeIn town
ShopsIn town
Banks In town
CustomsNIL
ImmigrationNIL
QuarantineNIL