Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX): Codes, Runways & Location
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (IATA: MQX · ICAO: HAMK) is a medium-sized airport serving Mekele, Ethiopia. It lies at 13.4674° N, 39.5335° E, 7396 ft (2254 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Mekele in Ethiopia. It is identified by the IATA code MQX and the ICAO code HAMK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 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 7396 ft (2254 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Axum Airport (AXU) about 112 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 ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport
Where is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport located?
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is located in Mekele, Ethiopia. Its coordinates are 13.4674° N, 39.5335° E.
What is the airport code for Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport?
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport has an IATA code of MQX and an ICAO code of HAMK.
How long is the runway at Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport?
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport have?
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport a major airport?
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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