Airport code

DIR Airport Code, Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

DIR is the IATA airport code for Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, the main international gateway for Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, HADR.

City
Dire Dawa
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
9.62355, 41.85503
Elevation
3,827 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What airport is DIR?

DIR is the IATA airport code for Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. The same airport has the ICAO code HADR.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1755 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HADR begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) at a glance
IATA airport codeDIR
ICAO airport codeHADR
AirportAba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport
CityDire Dawa
CountryEthiopia
Runways1

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Where is DIR airport located?

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) is in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, at coordinates 9.62355, 41.85503.

It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 9.62° N, 41.86° E. At 3827 ft (1166 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at DIR

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 8,791 ft (2.68 km), designated 15/33.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport?

The IATA code for Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport in Dire Dawa is DIR. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Dire Dawa?

The 3-letter IATA code for Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport in Dire Dawa is DIR.

What is the ICAO code for Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport?

The ICAO code for Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport is HADR. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code DIR.

What is the difference between DIR and HADR?

DIR is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HADR is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

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