AXU

Axum Airport

Axum · EthiopiaICAO HAAX

Axum Airport (AXU) is an airport serving Axum, Ethiopia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 14° 8' 48.5" N, 38° 46' 22.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 6,959 feet (2,121 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa (GMT+3).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

6,959/ 2,121m

Africa/Addis Ababa

GMT+3

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Airport Details

IATA Code

AXU

ICAO Code

HAAX

City

Axum

Country

Ethiopia

Elevation

6,959 ft

Local Time

09:37 PM (GMT+3)

Coordinates

Latitude:14.1468°

Longitude:38.7728°

Popular Routes from AXU

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
ADD	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	355 mi	1h 10m	short-haul	146 kg	View
LLI	Lalibella, Ethiopia	150 mi	0h 47m	short-haul	61 kg	View

Airlines Operating at AXU

1 active airline serving Axum Airport.

Ethiopian Airlines

ETEthiopia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Axum Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Asmara International Airport	ASM	Asmara	Eritrea	128 km
Mekele Airport	MQX	Makale	Ethiopia	111 km
Massawa International Airport	MSW	Massawa	Eritrea	180 km
Lalibella Airport	LLI	Lalibella	Ethiopia	241 km
Gonder Airport	GDQ	Gondar	Ethiopia	231 km
Bahir Dar Airport	BJR	Bahar Dar	Ethiopia	322 km
Hodeidah International Airport	HOD	Hodeidah	Yemen	458 km
Jizan Regional Airport	GIZ	Gizan	Saudi Arabia	510 km

Other Airports in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

Wilwal International Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 14° 8' 48.5" N
Longitude (DMS): 38° 46' 22.1" E
Latitude (Decimal): 14.146800
Longitude (Decimal): 38.772800
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
UTC Offset: GMT+3
Current Local Time: 09:37 PM
Elevation (ft): 6,959 ft
Elevation (m): 2,121 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Axum Airport?

The IATA code for Axum Airport is AXU, and its ICAO code is HAAX. The airport is located in Axum, Ethiopia.

How many destinations can you fly to from AXU?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum, Ethiopia.

What airlines fly from AXU?

There are 1 airlines operating from AXU, including Ethiopian Airlines.

What timezone is Axum Airport in?

Axum Airport is in the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Axum Airport?

Axum Airport sits at an elevation of 6,959 feet (2,121 meters) above sea level.

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