Axum Airport (AXU): Codes, Runways & Location
Axum Airport (IATA: AXU · ICAO: HAAX) is a medium-sized airport serving Axum, Ethiopia. It lies at 14.1468° N, 38.7728° E, 6959 ft (2121 m) above sea level.
Overview of Axum Airport
Axum Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Axum in Ethiopia. It is identified by the IATA code AXU and the ICAO code HAAX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Axum Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2400 m (7874 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6959 ft (2121 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Shire Inda Selassie Airport (SHC) about 54 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,400 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Axum Airport
Where is Axum Airport located?
Axum Airport is located in Axum, Ethiopia. Its coordinates are 14.1468° N, 38.7728° E.
What is the airport code for Axum Airport?
Axum Airport has an IATA code of AXU and an ICAO code of HAAX.
How long is the runway at Axum Airport?
Axum Airport's longest runway is about 2400 m (7874 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Axum Airport have?
Axum Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Axum Airport a major airport?
Axum Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Axum Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →