Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

HAAB / ADD

Addis Ababa, ET

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
5 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HAAB 040900Z 15005KT 9999 SCT024 20/12 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,630 ft
SCT 2,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,030 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
772 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,630 ft)
Pressure Alt
7,248 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 9,679 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +20.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HAAB 040930Z 0406/0512 14003KT 9999 -RA SCT020 SCT068
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAB
07L ✈️
25R
07R ✈️
25L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 07L
12,139 ft 148 ft ASP 73°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 07R
12,467 ft 148 ft ASP 73°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HAAB

3,161 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.6%
MVFR
28.3%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 88 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 28°C with an average of 17.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 88 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.2%
NE
10.4%
E
48.8%
SE
16.2%
S
9.8%
SW
2.2%
W
2.7%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.1°C
Range: 7°C to 28°C
7°C 28°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,161 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HAAB
IATA Code: ADD
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,630 ft MSL

Location

City: Addis Ababa
Country: ET
Latitude: 8.977890°
Longitude: 38.799301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 12,139 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Overview

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Ethiopia, located in the capital city at an elevation of 7,630 feet mean sea level. As a large airport, it handles significant international and regional air traffic, strategically positioned in the Horn of Africa region.

Flying Conditions

The high-altitude airport environment at 7,630 feet presents unique atmospheric conditions that affect aircraft performance and operations. Pilots should anticipate reduced air density and corresponding impacts on aircraft climb rates and engine efficiency, particularly during warmer periods.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel asphalt runways: 07L/25R (12,139 feet long) and 07R/25L (12,467 feet long), providing substantial landing and takeoff options. The significant runway lengths help mitigate the high-altitude operational challenges, offering ample space for aircraft maneuvering and performance compensation.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation at 07/25 suggests prevailing wind patterns typically align with the runway headings. With substantial runway lengths exceeding 12,000 feet, the airport can accommodate a wide range of aircraft types, from regional commuters to large international wide-body jets, while providing flexibility for various approach and departure scenarios.

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

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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.