Airport code
BJR — Bahir Dar Airport
BJR is the IATA code for Bahir Dar Airport, an airport serving Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Its ICAO code is HABD, and it operates in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 11.6081, 37.3216 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5978 ft (1822 m).
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About Bahir Dar Airport
Bahir Dar Airport, also unofficially known as Dejazmach Belay Zeleke Airport, is a public airport serving Bahir Dar, the capital city of the Amhara Region in Ethiopia. The name of the city and airport may also be transliterated as Bahar Dar. Bahir Dar airport is located 8 km west of Bahir Dar, near Lake Tana. The airport is also used by the Ethiopian Air Force.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BJR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HABD |
| Airport name | Bahir Dar Airport |
| City | Bahir Dar |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 11.6081 |
| Longitude | 37.3216 |
| Elevation | 5978 ft (1822 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,842 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Bahir Dar Airport?
The IATA code for Bahir Dar Airport is BJR.
What is the ICAO code for Bahir Dar Airport?
The ICAO code for Bahir Dar Airport is HABD.
Where is BJR airport located?
Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) is located in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
What time zone is BJR in?
Bahir Dar Airport operates in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to BJR?
The nearest airport to Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) is Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Azezo, about 102 km away.
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