Bahir Dar Airport (BJR): Codes, Runways & Location
Bahir Dar Airport (IATA: BJR · ICAO: HABD) is a medium-sized airport serving Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. It lies at 11.6081° N, 37.3216° E, 5978 ft (1822 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bahir Dar Airport
Bahir Dar Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bahir Dar in Ethiopia. It is identified by the IATA code BJR and the ICAO code HABD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bahir Dar Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 5978 ft (1822 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) about 81 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahir Dar Airport
Where is Bahir Dar Airport located?
Bahir Dar Airport is located in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Its coordinates are 11.6081° N, 37.3216° E.
What is the airport code for Bahir Dar Airport?
Bahir Dar Airport has an IATA code of BJR and an ICAO code of HABD.
How long is the runway at Bahir Dar Airport?
Bahir Dar Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Bahir Dar Airport have?
Bahir Dar Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bahir Dar Airport a major airport?
Bahir Dar Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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