Regional airport · Mekele, Ethiopia

Alula Aba Nega/Mekele International

HAMKMQX
Elevation
7,396 ft
Coordinates
13°28′N 39°32′E
Local time
Africa/Addis Ababa

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Field information

HAMK runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Alula Aba Nega/Mekele International (HAMK/MQX) has one runway, 11/29, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 0300-1700. O/T O/R. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at HAMK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Africa/Addis Ababa

  • Country

    Ethiopia

    ET

  • Municipality

    Mekele

  • Elevation

    7,396 ft

  • Position

    13.4674, 39.5335

  • Traffic level

    Low

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    0300-1700. O/T O/R

Runways · HAMK

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
11/2911,811 ft (3,600 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at HAMK.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Alula Aba Nega/Mekele International (HAMK / MQX) in Mekele, Ethiopia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. HAMK is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at HAMK

  1. 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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at HAMK

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at HAMK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at HAMK

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at HAMK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to HAMK

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for HAMK: 13° 28′ 3″ N 39° 32′ 1″ E; elevation 7396 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Mekele

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mekele. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at HAMK.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at HAMK

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

Location

Where HAMK sits in the network

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Operating into HAMK?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Alula Aba Nega/Mekele International — one desk for the whole trip.

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