Djibouti-Ambouli Airport

HDAM / JIB

Djibouti City, DJ

Last Updated
Feb 14, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 484 hours ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
12 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HDAM 141000Z 08012KT 9999 SCT023 30/19 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 49 ft
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,349 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DAM
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
10,335 ft 148 ft PEM 91°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HDAM

136 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86%
MVFR
14%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

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.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 4.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.8%
NE
14.3%
E
42.1%
SE
15.8%
S
12%
SW
2.3%
W
8.3%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 31°C
Range: 24°C to 42°C
24°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 136 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Djibouti-Ambouli Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HDAM
IATA Code: JIB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 49 ft MSL

Location

City: Djibouti City
Country: DJ
Latitude: 11.547300°
Longitude: 43.159500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 10,335 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.