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Ambouli (HDAM/JIB) — Djibouti, Djibouti
Ambouli (HDAM/JIB) serves Djibouti, Djibouti. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 49 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: HDAM
- Name: Ambouli
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 11.5473
- Longitude: 43.1595
- Elevation: 49 ft
- Country: Djibouti
- Municipality: Djibouti
- IATA Code: JIB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: HAAA
- Timezone: Africa/Djibouti
- Distance from City: 6.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 10335 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: HIRL
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY 09: 725 ft. Elev RWY 09: 49 ft, RWY 27: 24 ft. Joint civil/military use. Mag var 2.0°E.
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.100 MHz
- Ground: 118.100 MHz
- Operations: 121.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 128.100 MHz
- ATIS: 126.400 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Ambouli operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operations. Tower H24.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +253 21341646
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +253 21340101
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://jibaero.com
- Remarks: AIS email: [email protected]. Admin fax: +253 21340723. Joint civil/military airport; French, US, Japanese, Italian, and Djiboutian military operations.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: No slots or PPR for civil aircraft. Landing permit required from DCAA at least 3 working days prior. Military aircraft require PPR 72h in advance.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs available H24. Sole international airport in Djibouti.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx DJF 2000/ton
- Parking Fee: DJF 1000/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: DJF
- Remarks: Government fees. Only international airport in Djibouti.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Jet fuel available 24/7. No AVGAS available. Fuel via military/commercial suppliers.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport of entry. Visa on arrival or e-visa available for most nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Military air traffic ~75% of movements (French, US, Chinese, Japanese, Italian bases). Extreme heat environment. ARFF Cat 8.
Alternates
HHSB
- ICAO: HHSB
- Name: Assab Intl
- Distance (NM): 96.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Visa required in advance for most nationalities. No visa on arrival except for select nationalities with sponsor request 48h prior. Landing/overflight permits required from Eritrea CAA at least 48h in advance. Permit valid 72 hours.
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Active NOTAMs
M0106/26
critical
Only runway closed
AERODROME RWY 09/27 CLSD DAILY DUE TO MAINTENANCE WORK UNTIL OCT 01, 2026. DAILY CONSTRUCTION DATES: SEPTEMBER 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 (1700Z-0300Z).
2026-09-14 20:00:00
2026-10-01 03:00:00
M0108/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME ALL UAS RESTRICTED FROM ENTERING AREA WITHIN THESE COORDINATES WITHOUT PRIOR COORDINATION WITH TOWER. EFFECTIVE FROM SURFACE TO UNLIMITED. 11.5416° N, 043.1433° E, 11.5426° N, 043.1433° E, 11.5420° N, 043.1465° E, 11.5467° N, 043.1465° E, 11.5464° N, 043.1778° E, 11.5443° N, 043.1800° E, 1…
2026-09-15 00:00:00
2026-12-10 23:59:00
M0103/26
caution
Obstacle erected
AERODROME OBST TOWER CRANE FLAGGED AND LIT (150FT AGL/199FT MSL) ERECTED .3 NM (535M) S OF HDAM AT POSITION 11°32'32.47"N 43°09'13.78"E. OPERATING CONTINUOUSLY.
2026-09-04 05:54:00
2026-10-31 23:59:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at HDAM?
- The tower frequency at Ambouli is 122.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at HDAM?
- Ambouli offers JET A-1.
- Where is HDAM located?
- Ambouli (HDAM) is located in Djibouti, Djibouti.
- What is the IATA code for HDAM?
- The IATA code for Ambouli is JIB.
- How long is the runway at HDAM?
- The main runway at Ambouli (09/27) measures 10335 X 148.
- Does HDAM have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Ambouli has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
- Is HDAM a port of entry?
- Yes, Ambouli is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.