AWA Airport Code, Hawassa International Airport
AWA is the IATA code for Hawassa International Airport, the main international gateway for Hawassa, Ethiopia. Airlines and booking systems use AWA, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HALA. At 5450 ft (1661 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Hawassa airport code?
The airport code for Hawassa International Airport is AWA. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code HALA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code HALA begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is AWA?
Hawassa International Airport serves Hawassa, Ethiopia. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 7.10° N, 38.40° E. At 5450 ft (1661 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at AWA
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,843 ft (3.00 km), designated 01/19.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Hawassa?
The IATA airport code for Hawassa International Airport in Hawassa is AWA. Its ICAO code is HALA.
What is the 3-letter code for Hawassa?
The 3-letter IATA code for Hawassa International Airport in Hawassa is AWA.
What airport is AWA?
AWA is Hawassa International Airport, located in Hawassa, Ethiopia.
What country is AWA in?
AWA (Hawassa International Airport) is in Ethiopia.
Where is AWA airport located?
Hawassa International Airport (AWA) is in Hawassa, Ethiopia, at coordinates 7.10061, 38.39646.
What is the ICAO code for Hawassa International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hawassa International Airport is HALA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code AWA.
What is the difference between AWA and HALA?
AWA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HALA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Hawassa International Airport.
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