Ambouli
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 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: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Djibouti
- Distance from City: 45.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 10335 X 150
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.100 MHz
- Ground: 118.100 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx DJF 2000/ton
- Parking Fee: DJF 1000/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: DJF
- Remarks: Government fees. Djibouti-Ambouli is the country's only international airport.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available via military/commercial suppliers. Strategic refueling stop.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Visa on arrival or e-visa available. Strategic Horn of Africa location.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Military air traffic (French, US, Chinese bases nearby). Extreme heat environment.
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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.