Airport code
AXU — Axum Airport
AXU is the IATA code for Axum Airport, an airport serving Axum, Ethiopia. Its ICAO code is HAAX, and it operates in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 14.1468, 38.7728 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 6959 ft (2121 m).
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About Axum Airport
Axum Airport, also known as Emperor Yohannes IV Airport, is a public airport serving Axum, a city in the northern Tigray Region of Ethiopia. The name of the city and airport may also be transliterated as Aksum. The facility is located 5.5 km to the east of the city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AXU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HAAX |
| Airport name | Axum Airport |
| City | Axum |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 14.1468 |
| Longitude | 38.7728 |
| Elevation | 6959 ft (2121 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,874 ft (2,400 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Axum Airport?
The IATA code for Axum Airport is AXU.
What is the ICAO code for Axum Airport?
The ICAO code for Axum Airport is HAAX.
Where is AXU airport located?
Axum Airport (AXU) is located in Axum, Ethiopia.
What time zone is AXU in?
Axum Airport operates in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to AXU?
The nearest airport to Axum Airport (AXU) is Mekele Airport (MQX) in Mekele, about 112 km away.
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