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Airport Runway Layout
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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
|
10,335 ft | 148 ft | PEM | 91° |
↑ 11.8 kt
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↔ 2.1 kt
10° angle
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Weather Statistics - HDAM
136 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 24°C and 42°C with an average of 31°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, November.
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Statistics computed from 136 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport - Airport Information
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About Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
Overview
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport serves as the primary international airport for Djibouti, located in the Horn of Africa at an elevation of 49 feet mean sea level. Situated in Djibouti City, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for this strategic coastal region, supporting both civilian and potential military operations.
Flying Conditions
The airport experiences a hot desert climate with typically clear skies and minimal precipitation throughout the year. Pilots should anticipate high temperatures and potential heat-related performance considerations, particularly given the low elevation and proximity to the equatorial region.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (09/27) with a substantial length of 10,335 feet, constructed with a PEM (Permanently Engineered Material) surface. Its geographic position near the Gulf of Aden provides a unique maritime and desert interface that can generate complex local wind patterns and thermal conditions.
Approach Considerations
With a single runway oriented at 090/270 degrees, pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind conditions depending on prevailing maritime and desert wind patterns. The long runway length provides excellent operational flexibility for most aircraft types, with ample margin for landing and takeoff performance in challenging environmental conditions.
Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.
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