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).

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.

How long is the runway at HAJJ?

The main runway at Wilwal International Airport (03/21) measures 8202 X 148.

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

Wilwal International Airport (HAJJ/JIJ) serves Jijiga, Ethiopia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 5954 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
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: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

HAGO

ICAO: HAGO
Name: Gode Airport
Distance (NM): 207.5
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: No
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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Active NOTAMs

C0012/26 caution

Apron restriction

APRON EXPANSION PHASE 1 COMPLETED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE. NEWLY CONSTRUCTED AREA NOT YET MARKED. PILOTS SHALL FOLLOW MARSHALLERS INSTRUCTIONS DURING TAXIING AND PARKING.

2026-03-28 09:55:00 Until further notice

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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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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).
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.
How long is the runway at HAJJ?: The main runway at Wilwal International Airport (03/21) measures 8202 X 148.

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