Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (HAAB)

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Africa

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

HAAB

IATA

ADD

City

Addis Ababa

Country

Ethiopia

Region

Africa

Elevation

7,625 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

8.9778, 38.7994

Overview

Ethiopian Airlines hub at very high elevation. Star Alliance member connecting Africa to the world.

Current Weather at HAAB

Pilots flying into or out of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for HAAB. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for HAAB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Addis Ababa. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like HAAB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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