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HAAB
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| Airport | |
|---|---|
| Code | HAAB |
| Name | Bole International |
| Region | Africa |
| Territory | Ethiopia 
|
| Location | Addis Ababa |
| Elevation |
2333.548828 m7,656 ft |
| Coordinates | 8° 58' 40" N, 38° 47' 58" E |
| All Airports in HA | HAAB, HADR, HALL |
| RE | |
|---|---|
| Tag(s) | Hot and High Operations |
Bole International Airport
ICAO: HAAB IATA: ADD
Description
International airport serving Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The airport lies at an elevation of 2334m AMSL in central Ethiopia and is the busiest airport of east Africa.
Climatology
Sub-tropical Highland climate (Köppen climate classification Cwb) - In the tropics, a Subtropical Highland climate tends to feature spring-like weather year-round. Average temperatures here remain relatively constant throughout the year but with a significant diurnal variation.
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Terrain
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Hazards
- Hot and High Operations, refer to a combination of aerodrome altitude and temperature which have a detrimental effect on aircraft performance.
Accidents & Serious Incidents at or in vicinity of HAAB
- A320, vicinity Addis Ababa Ethiopia, 2003 (CFIT) (On 31 March 2003, an A320, operated by British Mediterranean AW, narrowly missed colliding with terrain during a non-precision approach to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.)
Forum
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