Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · Ethiopia

HALAAWA

Hawassa International Airport

Hawassa, Ethiopia

ICAO

HALA

IATA

AWA

Category

International Hub

Elevation

5,450 ft

Country

Ethiopia

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at HALA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hawassa International Airport (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.

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.

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.

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.

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′ 4″ N 38° 23′ 46″ E; elevation 5,450 ft; local time UTC+3.

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.

Cargo Operations at HALA

Support for freighter operations into HALA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Hawassa International Airport

Latitude
7° 6′ 4″ N
Longitude
38° 23′ 46″ E
ICAO code
HALA
IATA code
AWA
Municipality
Hawassa
Timezone
UTC+3
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To AWA?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for HALA.

Submit flight inquiry for HALA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – HALA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Hawassa International Airport?

The ICAO code is HALA and the IATA code is AWA.

What time zone does HALA operate in?

Hawassa International Airport operates on UTC+3.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for HALA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for HALA.