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Alula Aba Nega Airport - Airport Information
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About Alula Aba Nega Airport
Overview
Alula Aba Nega Airport serves the city of Mekele in Ethiopia, functioning as a medium-sized airport at a significant elevation of 7,396 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 13.467400, 39.533501, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia.
Flying Conditions
At nearly 7,400 feet elevation, pilots should anticipate reduced aircraft performance and potential challenges with density altitude, particularly during warmer periods. The airport's high-altitude location can create variable meteorological conditions that require careful preflight planning and performance calculations.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (11/29) with an impressive length of 11,825 feet, constructed with an asphalt surface. The substantial runway length provides good operational flexibility for various aircraft types, which is particularly beneficial given the airport's elevated terrain and potential performance constraints.
Approach Considerations
Runway 11/29's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations, with approaches potentially influenced by regional topographical wind patterns. Pilots should conduct thorough preflight wind assessments and be prepared for potential high-altitude approach and landing dynamics specific to the airport's elevated environment.
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