Djibouti-Ambouli Airport is a large airport serving Djibouti City, Djibouti. Its IATA code is JIB and its ICAO code is HDAM. The airport lies at an elevation of 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 10,335 ft (3,150 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JIB
- ICAO code
- HDAM
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 49 ft (15 m)
- Coordinates
- 11.5473, 43.1595
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,335 ft · 3,150 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Partially paved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BBO Berbera Airport | Berbera, Somalia | 233 km · 145 mi |
| SZE Semera Airport | Semera, Ethiopia | 238 km · 148 mi |
| JIJ Gerad Wilwal International Airport | Jijiga, Ethiopia | 248 km · 154 mi |
| HGA Egal International Airport | Hargeisa, Somalia | 248 km · 154 mi |
| ADE Aden International Airport | Aden, Yemen | 248 km · 154 mi |
| DIR Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | Dire Dawa, Ethiopia | 257 km · 160 mi |
| TAI Taiz International Airport | Taiz, Yemen | 260 km · 162 mi |
| DSE Kombolcha Airport | Dessie, Ethiopia | 378 km · 235 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JIB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 1,993 | 1,238 | 1,076 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,593 | 2,232 | 1,940 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,996 | 2,483 | 2,158 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,490 | 2,790 | 2,425 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,317 | 3,304 | 2,871 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,591 | 3,474 | 3,019 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,920 | 3,679 | 3,197 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,803 | 4,227 | 3,673 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,780 | 4,834 | 4,201 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,852 | 6,122 | 5,320 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,478 | 6,511 | 5,658 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,332 | 7,042 | 6,119 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,376 | 7,690 | 6,682 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,537 | 7,790 | 6,769 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,594 | 9,068 | 7,880 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,632 | 9,092 | 7,900 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | A/G VOICE RDO | 759.500 |
| APP/DEP | APP/DEP | 121.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.400 |
| GND | GND | 118.100 |
| TWR | TWR | 122.100 |
| UC | UC | 128.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Djibouti-Ambouli Airport?
The IATA code of Djibouti-Ambouli Airport is JIB and its ICAO code is HDAM.
Where is Djibouti-Ambouli Airport located?
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport is in Djibouti City, Djibouti Region, Djibouti, at 11.5473, 43.1595.
What time zone is Djibouti-Ambouli Airport in?
Djibouti-Ambouli 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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 10,335 ft (3,150 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Berbera Airport (BBO), about 233 km (145 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.