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Gerad Wilwal International Airport

IATA JIJICAO HAJJ🇪🇹 Jijiga
Coordinates
9.3319°N, 42.9118°E
Elevation
5,954 ft (1,815 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
ET-SO
Time zone
Addis Ababa(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:33
Civil dusk
18:56

About 12h 37m 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 Gerad Wilwal International Airport

Gerad Wilwal Airport is a public airport serving Jijiga, the capital city of the Somali Region in eastern Ethiopia. The airport is located at 09°19′56″N 42°54′43″E, which is 12 km east of the city. It is named after seventeenth-century jigjiga ruler Wiil Waal.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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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
3 / 218,202 ft / 2,500 mAsphaltUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (3)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gerad Wilwal International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gerad Wilwal International Airport?

The ICAO code for Gerad Wilwal International Airport is HAJJ, and its IATA code is JIJ.

Where is Gerad Wilwal International Airport located?

Gerad Wilwal International Airport is large airport located in Jijiga, Ethiopia, at an elevation of 5,954 ft (1,815 m).

How many runways does Gerad Wilwal International Airport have?

Gerad Wilwal International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Gerad Wilwal International Airport?

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serving Gerad Wilwal International Airport include Ethiopian Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Gerad Wilwal International Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Gerad Wilwal International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Gerad Wilwal International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gerad Wilwal International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gerad Wilwal International Airport is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gerad Wilwal International Airport?

The nearest airport to Gerad Wilwal International Airport is Borama Airport (BXX), about 39.5 nm to the nne, followed by Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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