5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Amenities: The facilities are quite good, well-maintained, and up to international standards.”
joseph abhilash p a5★ on Google
Airports / Ethiopia / ADD
Large airport · ADD
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · 7,630 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
8,549 ratings
2
Operators based
7,630
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaELEV 7,630 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
8,549
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
7,630
Field elevation
feet above sea level
20
Nearest alternate
nm to QHR
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Harar Meda Airport (QHR).
Overview
Located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (HAAB / ADD) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 7,630 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aquarius Aviation PLC and Ethiopian Airlines Cargo are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Harar Meda Airport (QHR, 20 nm), Hawassa International Airport (AWA, 115 nm), and Jimma Airport (JIM, 142 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 12,467-foot paved runway, ADD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ADD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Haile Selassie I and Bole International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Addis Ababa.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The Verdict Whether you are a solo traveler or with family, this airport is efficient and welcoming.”
joseph abhilash p a5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Having traveled through airports in Mali and Senegal, I found Bole to be much more organized and traveler-friendly.”
joseph abhilash p a5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
HAAB
IATA
ADD
FAA / Local
HAAB
Elevation
7,630 ft
Coordinates
8.9779° N · 38.7993° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Ethiopia fields
state range 834–7,630 ft
At 7,630 ft, ADD sits higher than 94% of the 16 Ethiopia fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,467 ft
- 07R/25L12,467 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07L/25R12,139 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,467 ft
ADD's 12,467 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 7,630 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 20nmQHRHarar Meda AirportDebre Zeyit
- 115nmAWAHawassa International AirportHawassa
- 142nmJIMJimma AirportJimma
- 180nmBJRBahir Dar AirportBahir Dar
- 185nmDIRAba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International AirportDire Dawa
- 191nmAMHArba Minch AirportArba Minch
Location
Open the full mapHAAB · Addis Ababa Bole International Airport · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ADD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,904 nm | 14h 8m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,055 nm | 14h 29m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,244 nm | 14h 55m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 6,575 nm | 15h 41m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,577 nm | 15h 42m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,657 nm | 15h 53m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,687 nm | 15h 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,711 nm | 16h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ADD?
- Addis Ababa Bole International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,467 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ADD?
- Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,467 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ADD?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Addis Ababa Bole International Airport as a home base, including Aquarius Aviation PLC, Ethiopian Airlines Cargo. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to ADD?
- The closest alternate is Harar Meda Airport (QHR), about 20 nm away, followed by Hawassa International Airport (AWA) at 115 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ADD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 8m (5,904 nm), New York about 14h 29m (6,055 nm), Washington DC about 14h 55m (6,244 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.