Hawassa International Airport (AWA): Codes, Runways & Location
Hawassa International Airport (IATA: AWA · ICAO: HALA) is a large airport serving Hawassa, Ethiopia. It lies at 7.1006° N, 38.3965° E, 5450 ft (1661 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hawassa International Airport
Hawassa International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Hawassa in Ethiopia. It is identified by the IATA code AWA and the ICAO code HALA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hawassa International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 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. The field elevation is 5450 ft (1661 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Soddu Airport (SXU) about 85 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 Hawassa International Airport
Where is Hawassa International Airport located?
Hawassa International Airport is located in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Its coordinates are 7.1006° N, 38.3965° E.
What is the airport code for Hawassa International Airport?
Hawassa International Airport has an IATA code of AWA and an ICAO code of HALA.
How long is the runway at Hawassa International Airport?
Hawassa International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Hawassa International Airport have?
Hawassa International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hawassa International Airport a major airport?
Hawassa International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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