Airport Overview
This airport replaces the old Jinka airport which was unsuitable for the current needs and was situated very close to the town of Jinka. The new (current) airport became operational in 2017.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Ethiopia |
Province or District |
Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region (SNNP) |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Jinka, 2 kilometres south of Jinka town |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Jinka National Airport |
Latitude |
5.78222222 |
Longitude |
36.78166667 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
1396m 4580 ft |
IATA Code |
BCO |
ICAO Code |
HABC |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Ethiopian Airport Enterprise |
Management Contact Person |
0913928537 or 0916853661 |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2625 (m) 60 Width (m) |
Runway Orientation |
North West |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway Condition |
Excellent |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control |
No |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather Information |
No |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes 2 AC |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
Yes |
Air Traffic Control Tower under construction |
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Fuel Services Charges
There are no refuelling facilities at the airport