MQX Airport Code, Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport
MQX is the IATA code for Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport, a regional airport serving Mekele, Ethiopia. Airlines and booking systems use MQX, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code HAMK. At 7396 ft (2254 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Mekele airport code?
The airport code for Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is MQX. 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 HAMK, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1837 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HAMK begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
Where is MQX?
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport serves Mekele, Ethiopia. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 13.47° N, 39.53° E. At 7396 ft (2254 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at MQX
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,811 ft (3.60 km), designated 11/29.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Mekele?
The IATA airport code for Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekele is MQX. Its ICAO code is HAMK.
What is the 3-letter code for Mekele?
The 3-letter IATA code for Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekele is MQX.
What airport is MQX?
MQX is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport, located in Mekele, Ethiopia.
What country is MQX in?
MQX (Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport) is in Ethiopia.
Where is MQX airport located?
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) is in Mekele, Ethiopia, at coordinates 13.4674, 39.5335.
What is the ICAO code for Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport?
The ICAO code for Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport is HAMK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code MQX.
What is the difference between MQX and HAMK?
MQX is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HAMK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport.
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