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Bahir Dar Airport - Airport Information
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About Bahir Dar Airport
Overview
Bahir Dar Airport serves the city of Bahir Dar in Ethiopia, situated at an elevation of 5,978 feet mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with coordinates 11.608100, 37.321602, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation in the northwestern part of the country.
Flying Conditions
Located at high elevation, Bahir Dar Airport experiences significant altitude-related atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. The airport's elevation of 5,978 feet will impact aircraft performance, particularly during takeoff and landing, requiring careful calculation of density altitude and aircraft weight limitations.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (04/22) with a substantial length of 9,842 feet, constructed with a PEM (presumed to be pavement) surface. Its geographic position in Ethiopia suggests potential terrain variations and potential wind patterns that could influence flight operations, particularly during approach and departure phases.
Approach Considerations
Runway 04/22 provides a significant runway length that can accommodate a variety of aircraft types, with its 9,842-foot configuration offering flexibility for different operational requirements. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning that accounts for the high elevation and potential localized meteorological variations typical of the region.
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