AXU Airport Code, Axum Airport
AXU is the IATA airport code for Axum Airport, a regional airport serving Axum, Ethiopia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, HAAX.
What airport is AXU?
AXU is the IATA airport code for Axum Airport, in Axum, Ethiopia. The same airport has the ICAO code HAAX.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2213 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HAAX begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
| IATA airport code | AXU |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | HAAX |
| Airport | Axum Airport |
| City | Axum |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is AXU airport located?
Axum Airport (AXU) is in Axum, Ethiopia, at coordinates 14.1468, 38.7728.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 14.15° N, 38.77° E. At 6959 ft (2121 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at AXU
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 7,874 ft (2.40 km), designated 16/34.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Axum Airport?
The IATA code for Axum Airport in Axum is AXU. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Axum?
The 3-letter IATA code for Axum Airport in Axum is AXU.
What is the ICAO code for Axum Airport?
The ICAO code for Axum Airport is HAAX. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code AXU.
What is the difference between AXU and HAAX?
AXU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HAAX is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Axum Airport.
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