Airport code
MQX — Mekele Airport
MQX is the IATA code for Mekele Airport, an airport serving Mekele, Ethiopia. Its ICAO code is HAMK, and it operates in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 13.4674, 39.5335 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 7396 ft (2254 m).
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About Mekele Airport
Alula Aba Nega Airport, also known as Mekelle Airport, is a public airport serving Mekelle, the capital city of the Tigray Region in northern Ethiopia. The airport is located 10 km southeast of the city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MQX |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HAMK |
| Airport name | Mekele Airport |
| City | Mekele |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 13.4674 |
| Longitude | 39.5335 |
| Elevation | 7396 ft (2254 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,811 ft (3,600 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mekele Airport?
The IATA code for Mekele Airport is MQX.
What is the ICAO code for Mekele Airport?
The ICAO code for Mekele Airport is HAMK.
Where is MQX airport located?
Mekele Airport (MQX) is located in Mekele, Ethiopia.
What time zone is MQX in?
Mekele Airport operates in the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to MQX?
The nearest airport to Mekele Airport (MQX) is Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum, about 112 km away.
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