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Medium airportScheduled service

Gambela Airport

IATA GMBICAO HAGM🇪🇹 Gambela
Coordinates
8.1288°N, 34.5631°E
Elevation
1,614 ft (492 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ET-GA
Time zone
Addis Ababa(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
2.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
19:05
Civil dusk
19:27

About 12h 33m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Gambela Airport

Gambela Airport is a public airport serving Gambela, the capital city of the Gambela Region in western Ethiopia. The name of the city and airport may also be transliterated as Gambella. The airport is located 17 km south of the city. It also serves the Gambela National Park, which is Ethiopia's largest national park.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Gambela Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: HALA.

Live weather

HALA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 368,248 ft / 2,514 m148 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gambela Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gambela Airport?

The ICAO code for Gambela Airport is HAGM, and its IATA code is GMB.

Where is Gambela Airport located?

Gambela Airport is medium airport located in Gambela, Ethiopia, at an elevation of 1,614 ft (492 m).

How many runways does Gambela Airport have?

Gambela Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,248 ft / 2,514 m.

Which airlines fly to Gambela Airport?

Airlines historically serving Gambela Airport include Ethiopian Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Gambela Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Gambela Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Gambela Airport in?

Gambela Airport is in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gambela Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gambela Airport is approximately 2.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gambela Airport?

The nearest airport to Gambela Airport is Dembidollo Airport (DEM), about 31 nm to the ne, followed by Gore Airport and Pochalla Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gambela Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.