International hub · Hawassa, Ethiopia
Hawassa
- Elevation
- 5,450 ft
- Coordinates
- 7°06′N 38°24′E
- Local time
- Africa/Addis Ababa
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Field information
HALA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Hawassa (HALA/AWA) has one runway, 01/19, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long of asphalt. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HALA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Africa/Addis Ababa
Country
Ethiopia
ET
Municipality
Hawassa
Elevation
5,450 ft
Position
7.1006, 38.3965
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · HALA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at HALA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hawassa (HALA / AWA) in Hawassa, Ethiopia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HALA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at HALA
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at HALA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at HALA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at HALA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HALA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to HALA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HALA: 7° 6′ 2″ N 38° 23′ 47″ E; elevation 5450 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Hawassa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Hawassa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HALA.
- 06
Cargo Operations at HALA
Support for freighter operations into HALA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where HALA sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into HALA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Hawassa — one desk for the whole trip.