Axum Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Axum, Ethiopia. Its IATA code is AXU and its ICAO code is HAAX. The airport lies at an elevation of 6,959 ft (2,121 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AXU
- ICAO code
- HAAX
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 6,959 ft (2,121 m)
- Coordinates
- 14.1468, 38.7728
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,874 ft · 2,400 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Axum Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SHC Shire Inda Selassie Airport | Shire Inda Selassie, Ethiopia | 54 km · 34 mi |
| MQX Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport | Mekele, Ethiopia | 112 km · 70 mi |
| ASM Asmara International Airport | Asmara, Eritrea | 128 km · 80 mi |
| HUE Humera Airport | Akwi, Ethiopia | 207 km · 129 mi |
| GDQ Gondar Airport | Azezo, Ethiopia | 232 km · 144 mi |
| KSL Kassala Airport | Kassala, Sudan | 297 km · 185 mi |
| BJR Bahir Dar Airport | Bahir Dar, Ethiopia | 323 km · 201 mi |
| DSE Kombolcha Airport | Dessie, Ethiopia | 353 km · 219 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AXU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 2,128 | 1,322 | 1,149 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,169 | 1,969 | 1,711 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,256 | 2,645 | 2,298 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,622 | 2,872 | 2,496 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,835 | 3,004 | 2,611 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,089 | 3,162 | 2,748 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,423 | 3,370 | 2,928 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,302 | 4,537 | 3,943 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,974 | 4,955 | 4,305 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,063 | 6,253 | 5,433 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,157 | 6,311 | 5,484 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,793 | 6,707 | 5,828 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,993 | 7,452 | 6,476 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,932 | 8,036 | 6,983 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,080 | 8,749 | 7,602 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,147 | 8,791 | 7,639 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Axum Airport?
The IATA code of Axum Airport is AXU and its ICAO code is HAAX.
Where is Axum Airport located?
Axum Airport is in Axum, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, at 14.1468, 38.7728.
What time zone is Axum Airport in?
Axum Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Axum Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Axum Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Shire Inda Selassie Airport (SHC), about 54 km (34 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.