JIJ Airport Code, Gerad Wilwal International Airport
JIJ is the IATA code for Gerad Wilwal International Airport, the main international gateway for Jijiga, Ethiopia. Airlines and booking systems use JIJ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HAJJ. At 5954 ft (1815 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Jijiga airport code?
The airport code for Gerad Wilwal International Airport is JIJ. 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 HAJJ, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1756 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HAJJ begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is JIJ?
Gerad Wilwal International Airport serves Jijiga, Ethiopia. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 9.33° N, 42.91° E. At 5954 ft (1815 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at JIJ
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 8,202 ft (2.50 km), designated 3/21.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Jijiga?
The IATA airport code for Gerad Wilwal International Airport in Jijiga is JIJ. Its ICAO code is HAJJ.
What is the 3-letter code for Jijiga?
The 3-letter IATA code for Gerad Wilwal International Airport in Jijiga is JIJ.
What airport is JIJ?
JIJ is Gerad Wilwal International Airport, located in Jijiga, Ethiopia.
What country is JIJ in?
JIJ (Gerad Wilwal International Airport) is in Ethiopia.
Where is JIJ airport located?
Gerad Wilwal International Airport (JIJ) is in Jijiga, Ethiopia, at coordinates 9.33191, 42.91181.
What is the ICAO code for Gerad Wilwal International Airport?
The ICAO code for Gerad Wilwal International Airport is HAJJ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code JIJ.
What is the difference between JIJ and HAJJ?
JIJ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HAJJ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Gerad Wilwal International Airport.
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