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Dire Dawa Intl (HADR/DIR) — Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.3
Runways: 15/33
Elevation: 3,827 ft

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81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HADR
Name: Dire Dawa Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 9.6247
Longitude: 41.854198
Elevation: 3827 ft
Country: Ethiopia
Municipality: Dire Dawa
IATA Code: DIR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance from City: 14.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 8791 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: VOR/DME, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 120.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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: Not recorded
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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; ECAA regulated approx ETB 500/ton
Parking Fee: ETB 250/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: ETB
Remarks: Dire Dawa Airport (Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma). Eastern Ethiopia. Ethiopian Airports Enterprise operated.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise. Limited availability. Confirm in advance.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities. Near Djibouti/Somaliland border. Ethiopian e-Visa accepted.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. High altitude (3,827 ft). Semi-arid climate. Mountainous terrain vicinity.

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

A0307/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

DUE TO SEASONAL CHANGE, BIRDS ARE HOVERING AROUND THE AIRPORT, CROSSING THE RWY AT A LOWER ALTITUDE IN A FLOCK. PILOTS SHOULD TAKE PRE-CAUTIONS WHEN APPROACHING,LANDING, AND TAKEOFF.

2026-09-28 09:00 UTC 2026-11-28 15:00 UTC

A0355/26

caution

Taxiway restriction

REVISED PAVEMENT CLASSIFICATION RATING (PCR) VALUES AS FLW: AD 2.8 APRON: PCR=750/F/A/X/T. TWY: PCR=750/F/A/X/T. AD 2.12 RWY: PCR=750/F/A/X/T AND PCR=650/R/D/W/T.

2026-10-22 09:40 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-10-22 09:45 UTC

A0342/26

caution

DME out of service

DME CH124X IDENT 'DWA' U/S.

2026-10-19 13:00 UTC 2026-11-19 14:00 UTC

Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

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Nearby Airports

HAJJ Wilwal International Airport 65 NM HDDK Dikhil Airport 93 NM HDAS Ali-Sabieh Airport 105 NM HASH Sheikh Hussein Airport 132 NM HDCH Chabelley Airport 134 NM HDAM Ambouli 139 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at HADR?: The tower frequency at Dire Dawa Intl is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at HADR?: Dire Dawa Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does HADR require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Dire Dawa Intl (Ethiopia). Permit details for Ethiopia
Where is HADR located?: Dire Dawa Intl (HADR) is located in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
What is the IATA code for HADR?: The IATA code for Dire Dawa Intl is DIR.
Is HADR a port of entry?: Yes, Dire Dawa Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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