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Wilwal International Airport (HAJJ/JIJ) — Jijiga, Ethiopia

At a glance

Operating hours: 04:00–15:00 UTC
Runways: 03/21
Elevation: 5,954 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-03

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: HAJJ
Name: Wilwal International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 9.3325
Longitude: 42.912102
Elevation: 5954 ft
Country: Ethiopia
Municipality: Jijiga
IATA Code: JIJ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: HAAA
Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Distance from City: 12.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 8202 X 148
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Solar LED edge lights, threshold lights, end lights, approach lights, taxiway lights (S4GA system, installed 2018)
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: Headings 032/212 true. Threshold elevations: RWY 03 5891ft, RWY 21 5853ft. Nearest navaids: DWA VOR-DME 117.70MHz (65.9nm), AY NDB 241kHz (66.1nm). Mag var 1.7°E. Fire category 5

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 04:00 – 15:00

Tuesday 04:00 – 15:00

Wednesday 04:00 – 15:00

Thursday 04:00 – 15:00

Friday 04:00 – 15:00

Saturday 04:00 – 15:00

Sunday 04:00 – 15:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: 0400-1500Z (07:00-18:00 local, UTC+3). Uncontrolled — no control tower. Traffic pattern altitude 6954ft MSL

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: https://www.ethiopianairports.com
Remarks: Operated by Ethiopian Airports Enterprise. Ethiopian Airlines Jijiga Office: +251 257752030

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: Acukwik lists slots as not required

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Not listed as a customs airport. Jijiga city has a customs collection office near Somalia border

Fees

Landing Fee: N/A
Parking Fee: N/A
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: ETB
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: Not an airport of entry

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Operations effectively limited to 07:00-18:00 local by published operating hours

Alternates

HADR

ICAO: HADR
Name: Dire Dawa Intl
Distance (NM): 65.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa required for most nationalities. Near Djibouti/Somaliland border. Ethiopian e-Visa accepted.

HAKD

ICAO: HAKD
Name: Kebri Dahar Airport
Distance (NM): 174.7
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

HAGO

ICAO: HAGO
Name: Gode Airport
Distance (NM): 207.5
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers HAJJ. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

HADR Dire Dawa Intl 65 NM HCMH Egal 70 NM HDAS Ali-Sabieh Airport 110 NM HDDK Dikhil Airport 111 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of HAJJ?: Wilwal International Airport operates from 04:00 to 15:00.
Does HAJJ require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Wilwal International Airport (Ethiopia). Permit details for Ethiopia
Where is HAJJ located?: Wilwal International Airport (HAJJ) is located in Jijiga, Ethiopia.
What is the IATA code for HAJJ?: The IATA code for Wilwal International Airport is JIJ.

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