What is the tower frequency at HAAB?

The tower frequency at Bole Intl is 118.1 MHz.

Does HAAB require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Bole Intl (Ethiopia).

Where is HAAB located?

Bole Intl (HAAB) is located in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

What is the IATA code for HAAB?

The IATA code for Bole Intl is ADD.

How long is the runway at HAAB?

The main runway at Bole Intl (07L/25R) measures 12139 X 148.

Does HAAB have an ILS approach?

Yes, Bole Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 07L/25R, 07R/25L.

Is HAAB a port of entry?

Yes, Bole Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Bole Intl (HAAB/ADD) — Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

Bole Intl (HAAB/ADD) serves Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (07L/25R, 07R/25L). Field elevation is 7630 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HAAB
Name: Bole Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 8.97789
Longitude: 38.799301
Elevation: 7630 ft
Country: Ethiopia
Municipality: Addis Abeba
IATA Code: ADD
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance from City: 8.2 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07L/25R

Designation: 07L/25R
Dimensions: 12139 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (25R), RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 07R/25L

Designation: 07R/25L
Dimensions: 12467 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (25L), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 119.700 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 128.500 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.ethiopianairports.com
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ETB 500-2000 per tonne
Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then ETB 200-800 per tonne per day
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: ETB
Remarks: Addis Ababa Bole International. Handlers: Ethiopian Ground Services (sole handler). Major African hub (Ethiopian Airlines).

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise. Competitive for African hub.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ. eVisa available for most nationalities. Visa on arrival for select countries. Yellow fever certificate may be required.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: No curfew. High altitude airport (7625 ft AMSL) - significant performance impact. RNAV mandatory for some arrivals due to terrain.

Airport Services

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Ethiopia Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 5d Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 72 working hours (3 working days)
Landing Lead Time: 72 working hours (3 working days)

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require permits with same lead times. Purpose of flight must be clearly stated.

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Active NOTAMs

A0222/26 warning

ILS restriction

25L ILS (LLZ/GP) FREQ 111.5MHZ AND IDENT 'IAA' IS OPERATIONAL WITH CATI.

2026-07-11 08:00:00 Until further notice

A0235/26 caution

Apron restriction

APRON CENTERLINE AREA NEAR STAND H2 TOWARDS THE HANGAR ACCESS ROUTE CLOSED DUE TO MAINTENANCE WORKS. ALL PILOTS FOLLW STRICTLY ATC INSTRUCTIONS.

2026-07-23 19:30:00 2026-08-23 15:00:00

A0232/26 caution

Taxiway lighting closed

TWY 'L' CLSD.

2026-07-20 14:45:00 2026-08-15 16:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HAAB?: The tower frequency at Bole Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at HAAB?: Bole Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does HAAB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Bole Intl (Ethiopia).
Where is HAAB located?: Bole Intl (HAAB) is located in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
What is the IATA code for HAAB?: The IATA code for Bole Intl is ADD.
How long is the runway at HAAB?: The main runway at Bole Intl (07L/25R) measures 12139 X 148.
Does HAAB have an ILS approach?: Yes, Bole Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 07L/25R, 07R/25L.
Is HAAB a port of entry?: Yes, Bole Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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