Flight Support in Ethiopia
Comprehensive Flight Support Services in
Ethiopia International Airports
Airways Flight Support provides reliable and professional aviation solutions across Ethiopia’s major international airports. Our team manages every stage of your operation — from comprehensive flight planning and precise fuel coordination to fast-tracked overflight and landing permit arrangements, as well as full ground handling support.
Whether your flight operates through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport or other key locations across the country, our specialists ensure smooth coordination for efficient and stress-free operations. Choose Airways Flight Support for proven expertise, dependable service, and cost-effective aviation support tailored to your requirements in Ethiopia.
Flight & Route Planning
Flight Permits & Slots
Ground Handling
aviation fueling
Airline Crew Support
Inflight Catering
Flight & Route Planning
Flight Permits & Slots
Ground Handling
aviation fueling Service
Airline Crew Support
Inflight Catering
Requirements for Ethiopia Overflight and Landing Permits
- Provide a comprehensive flight schedule.
- Include the entry and exit points along with the ATC flight plan.
- Submit colored copies of crew licenses.
- Provide copies of crew medical certificates.
- Include the last simulator training record or last proficiency check report for the crew.
- Provide details of lead passengers for passenger flights.
- Include operator billing address, email, telephone number, and fax number.
Airports List For Ethiopia
Geographical & Administrative Info for Airport
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Coordinates: N08°58.7′, E038°47.9′
- IATA Airport Code: ADD
- ICAO Airport Code: HAAB
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: 24 Hours
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Elevation: 7,655 ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: 24 Hours
- Runway: 07R/25L — 12,467 × 148 ft
- Airport Communications:
- Bole Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Control Tower: 118.100 MHz
Crew Hotel Available
Crew visas are issued upon arrival on GENDEC and are typically valid for up to 72 hours.
- Ghion Hotel: 15-minute drive from airport
- Golden Tulip Addis Ababa: 10-minute drive from airport
- Hilton Addis Ababa: 15-minute drive from airport
- Inter Continent Addis: 10-minute drive from airport
- Marriott Executive Apartments: 15-minute drive from airport
- Radisson Blu Addis Ababa: 10-minute drive from airport
- Ramada Addis Ababa: 15-minute drive from airport
- Sheraton Addis: 10-minute drive from airport
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical & Administrative Info for Airport
- Location: Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
- Coordinates: N11°36.4′, E037°19.2′
- IATA Airport Code: BJR
- ICAO Airport Code: HABD
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: 0300–2000Z (Overtime PPR)
- Control Tower: 0300–2000Z
- Elevation: 5,976 ft
- Customs: Yes
- Immigration: Yes
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: 0300–2000Z (Overtime PPR)
- Runway: 04 / 22 — 9,843 × 148 ft
- Airport Communications:
- Bahir Dar Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Control Tower: 118.300 MHz
Crew Hotel Available
Crew visas are issued upon arrival on GENDEC and are typically valid for up to 72 hours.
- Blue Nile Hotel: 15-minute drive from airport
- Delano Hotel: 10-minute drive from airport
- Kuriftu Resort Lake Tana: 15-minute drive from airport
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical & Administrative Info for Airport
- Location: Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
- Coordinates: N09°38.3′, E041°50.9′
- IATA Airport Code: DIR
- ICAO Airport Code: HADR
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: 0300–1700Z (Overtime PPR)
- Control Tower: 0300–1700Z
- Elevation: 3,612 ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: 0300–1700Z (Overtime PPR)
- Runway: 15 / 33 — 8,858 × 148 ft
- Airport Communications:
- Dire Dawa Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Control Tower: 118.300 MHz
Crew Hotel Available
Crew visas are issued upon arrival on GENDEC and are typically valid for up to 72 hours.
- Karamara Ras Hotel: 10-minute drive from airport
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical & Administrative Info for Airport
- Location: Mekelle, Tigray Region, Ethiopia
- Coordinates: N13°28.4′, E039°31.1′
- IATA Airport Code: MQX
- ICAO Airport Code: HAMK
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: 0300–1700Z (Overtime PPR)
- Control Tower: 0300–1700Z
- Elevation: 7,403 ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: 0300–1700Z (Overtime PPR)
- Runway: 11 / 29 — 11,811 × 148 ft
- Airport Communications:
- Mekelle Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Control Tower: 118.800 MHz
Crew Hotel Available
Crew visas are issued upon arrival on GENDEC and are typically valid for up to 72 hours.
- Planet Hotel: 15-minute drive from airport
- Axum Hotel: 10-minute drive from airport
- Atse Yohannes Hotel: 12-minute drive from airport
Queries from Flight Dispatchers
Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Ethiopia.
Required Aircraft Documentation
- Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Insurance Documentation
- Noise Compliance Certificate
- Aircraft Registration Documentation
Official Ethiopia Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees
As per Ethiopia Civil Aviation regulations, there is a “40 USD CAA Processing Fee” applied for the issuance of Ethiopia Overflight Permits. The Ethiopia CAA will issue air navigation bills directly to the company that submits overflight permit requests.
Validity of a Ethiopia Overflight Permit
The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 72 hours from the initially requested schedule.
Working hours of the Ethiopia Civil Aviation Authority
- The operating hours of the Ethiopia Civil Aviation Authority are from 4:00 AM (0400Z) to 2:00 PM (1400Z) during weekdays.
- Weekends in Ethiopia are observed on Sunday.
Types of Permits in Ethiopia
Charter and Private Operator Services
- Overflight Permits
- Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
- Commercial Airlines
Commercial Airlines
- Monthly Block Permits
- Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
- Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
Business Jets and Airliners Services
- Landing Permits
- Airport Parking Slot Arrangement
Special Category Flights
- State/Military Aircraft (diplomatic clearance required)
- Scientific Research
- Aerial Survey
Authority to Issue Ethiopia Overflight & Landing Permits
- Ethiopia Civil Aviation Authority Authority is responsible for issuing for issuing Ethiopia overflight permits.
- Mailing Address: PO Box 978, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
FIR's In Ethiopia Airspace
Ethiopia’s airspace comprises one Flight Information Region (FIR)::
- Addis Ababa (FIR Code- HAAB)
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