Bahir Dar Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Its IATA code is BJR and its ICAO code is HABD. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,978 ft (1,822 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BJR
- ICAO code
- HABD
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 5,978 ft (1,822 m)
- Coordinates
- 11.6081, 37.3216
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,842 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Partially paved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Bahir Dar Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GDQ Gondar Airport | Azezo, Ethiopia | 102 km · 63 mi |
| DBM Debre Markos Airport | Debre Markos, Ethiopia | 150 km · 93 mi |
| HUE Humera Airport | Akwi, Ethiopia | 252 km · 157 mi |
| DSE Kombolcha Airport | Dessie, Ethiopia | 268 km · 167 mi |
| MQX Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport | Mekele, Ethiopia | 317 km · 197 mi |
| ADD Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 334 km · 208 mi |
| ASO Asosa Airport | Asosa, Ethiopia | 347 km · 216 mi |
| DEM Dembidollo Airport | Dembidollo, Ethiopia | 434 km · 270 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BJR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 2,429 | 1,509 | 1,312 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,404 | 2,115 | 1,838 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,311 | 2,679 | 2,328 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,532 | 2,816 | 2,447 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,015 | 3,116 | 2,708 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,246 | 3,260 | 2,833 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,586 | 3,471 | 3,016 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,438 | 4,622 | 4,016 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,272 | 5,140 | 4,467 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,898 | 6,150 | 5,345 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,358 | 6,436 | 5,593 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,880 | 6,761 | 5,875 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,067 | 7,498 | 6,516 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,917 | 8,026 | 6,975 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,122 | 8,775 | 7,625 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,337 | 8,909 | 7,741 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Bahir Dar Airport?
The IATA code of Bahir Dar Airport is BJR and its ICAO code is HABD.
Where is Bahir Dar Airport located?
Bahir Dar Airport is in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, at 11.6081, 37.3216.
What time zone is Bahir Dar Airport in?
Bahir Dar 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 Bahir Dar Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Bahir Dar Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Gondar Airport (GDQ), about 102 km (63 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.