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Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport

IATA MQXICAO HAMK🇪🇹 Mekele
Coordinates
13.4674°N, 39.5335°E
Elevation
7,396 ft (2,254 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ET-TI
Time zone
Addis Ababa(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
2.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
18:54
Civil dusk
19:17

About 12h 50m 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 Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport

Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport

Alula Aba Nega Airport, also known as Mekelle Airport, is a public airport serving Mekelle, the capital city of the Tigray Region in northern Ethiopia. The airport is located 10 km southeast of the city.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

HAMK

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
11 / 29▸ displaced11,811 ft / 3,600 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.800 MHz

Navaids(2)

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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 Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport?

The ICAO code for Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is HAMK, and its IATA code is MQX.

Where is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport located?

Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is medium airport located in Mekele, Ethiopia, at an elevation of 7,396 ft (2,254 m).

How many runways does Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport have?

Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,811 ft / 3,600 m.

Which airlines fly to Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport?

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serving Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport include Ethiopian Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport?

Historical data lists 3 nonstop destinations from Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport in?

Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is in the Africa/Addis Ababa time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mekele Alula Aba Nega 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 Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport?

The nearest airport to Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is Axum Airport (AXU), about 60.3 nm to the nw, followed by Shire Inda Selassie Airport and Adi Keyh Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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