Dire Dawa International Airport

Dire Dawa International Airport is located to the East of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, in the Dire Dawa Administrative Council. The airport is situated in the northwest of Dire Dawa town, 5 Km from center of the city. Since Dire Dawa is named as one of the industrial cities in the country, the importance of the airport is enormous especially for tourists, investors and the surrounding communities. It is also a good opportunity for tourists visiting the old city of Harar.

Dire Dawa International Airport
Aeronautical Data
Aerodrome Coordinate N093816.03056E 0415055.99315
Elevation and reference temperature 1101.447m/35 degree centigrade
Direction and distance from the city NE-3Km
Runway surface Asphalt concrete
Runway Dimension2700mx45m
Runway Orientation15/33
Apron surface and capacityAsphalt concrete PCN 50
Critical aircraftB757
Fuel grade and capacityjet A-1, 10000L
Aerodrome ground lighting Available
Fire fighting categorySeven(7)
Trained personnel40
Meteorological services availableAvailable
Air traffic serviceAvailable
Type of traffic permittedVHR/IFR
Terminal facilities
Luggage X-ray, hand bag x-ray, walkthrough Available
Restaurants and cafeteriaAvailable
Duty free shops and other shopping areasAvailable
Banking and forex serviceAvailable
Internet and public telephonePublic phone Available
Customs and ImmigrationAvailable
QuarantineAvailable
Airline officesAvailable
Post officeAvailable
Car parking areasAvailable
Car rental servicesAvailable
Public transportBuses and Taxis
Baggage trolleysAvailable