
General aviation · Desse, Ethiopia
Desse/Kombolcha
- Elevation
- 6,120 ft
- Coordinates
- 11°07′N 39°44′E
- Local time
- Africa/Addis Ababa
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Field information
HADC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Africa/Addis Ababa
Country
Ethiopia
ET
Municipality
Dessie
Elevation
6,120 ft
Position
11.1098, 39.7259
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HADC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Desse/Kombolcha (HADC / DSE) in Desse, Ethiopia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HADC is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HADC
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Ethiopia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Ethiopia. Applicable permit lead times for Ethiopia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Ethiopia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at HADC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HADC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at HADC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HADC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to HADC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HADC: 11° 6′ 35″ N 39° 43′ 33″ E; elevation 6120 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Desse
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Desse. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HADC.
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Cargo Operations at HADC
Support for freighter operations into HADC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HADC sits in the network
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Operating into HADC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Desse/Kombolcha — one desk for the whole trip.