Airport code

DIR Airport Code, Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

DIR is the IATA code for Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, the main international gateway for Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Airlines and booking systems use DIR, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HADR. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 9.62° N, 41.86° E.

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 is the Dire Dawa airport code?

The airport code for Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport is DIR. 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 HADR, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

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.

Where is DIR?

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport serves Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. 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 airport code for Dire Dawa?

The IATA airport code for Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport in Dire Dawa is DIR. Its ICAO code is HADR.

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 airport is DIR?

DIR is Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, located in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.

What country is DIR in?

DIR (Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport) is in Ethiopia.

Where is DIR airport located?

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

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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