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Ambouli (HDAM/JIB) — Djibouti, Djibouti

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
JET A-1
Tower
122.1
Runways
09/27
Elevation
49 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
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.

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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
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International airport of entry. Visa on arrival or e-visa available for most nationalities.

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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.

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

M0126/
critical
Only runway closed
AERODROME RWY 09/27 CLSD DAILY DUE TO MAINTENANCE WORK UNTIL DEC 17, 2026 AT 0300Z. DAILY CONSTRUCTION DATES: NOV 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 (1700Z-0300Z). DEC 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 (1700Z-0300Z)
2026-10-25 07:16 UTC 2026-12-17 03:00 UTC
M126/26
critical
Only runway closed
AERODROME RWY 09/27 CLSD DAILY DUE TO MAINTENANCE WORK UNTIL DEC 17, 2026 AT 0300Z. DAILY CONSTRUCTION DATES: NOV 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 (1700Z-0300Z). DEC 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 (1700Z-0300Z)
2026-10-25 07:16 UTC 2026-12-17 03:00 UTC
A0317/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 09/27 CLSD DUE TO MAINTENANCE.
2026-10-19 17:00 UTC 2026-11-19 03:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently 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.
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.
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