Gambella Airport

Gambella airport is to the west of Addis Ababa and at a distance of 777KMs. It is 17 KM away from Gambella town. The area all around the airport is very conductive for mechanized Agriculture, Agro industry, mining, fishing and trade. During summer, it is very hot. There are five nationalities within the Gambella regional state living with their distinctive culture and tradition. Baro river is the only navigable one.

Gambella Airport
Aeronautical data
Coordinates 080702.2536N0343348.09930E
Direction/Distance from citySouth 17KM from town
Elevation reference temperature 539.9m/39 degree centigrade
Type of traffic permittedVFR
Customs and ImmigrationNIL
Aeronautical Met. serviceNIL
FuelNIL
ATSYES
Security YES
Runway Designation 11/29
Apron Surface Not yet constructed
Apron Capacity Not yet constructed
Fire fighting equipmentNIL
Air traffic serviceNIL
Operational days/hoursWednesday, Friday, Saturday,Sunday 0500-1400UTC
Terminal facilities
Hotels, RestaurantsIn town
Med. Facilities In town
Public transportNIL
AD-CatCat 5
Rescue equipment1 foamatic
Trained personnel9
Runway surface Asphalt concrete PCN 50
Runway dimension2520mx45m
Runway designations18/36
QuarantineNIL