country guide
Flying in Ethiopia: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Ethiopia: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 70 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has 70 airports and airfields in our database, of which 22 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
- Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Gerad Wilwal International Airport
- Hawassa International Airport
- Arba Minch Airport
- Asosa Airport
Browse all 70 Ethiopia airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Ethiopia aviation by the numbers
70 airfields on record (24 with scheduled service), 19 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport42
- Medium airport12
- Closed11
- Large airport4
- Heliport1
Longest runways
- Addis Ababa Bole International Airport12,467 ft
- Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport11,811 ft
- Jimma Airport10,236 ft
- Hawassa International Airport9,843 ft
- Bahir Dar Airport9,842 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.