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HAAB/ADD METAR & TAF Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Addis Ababa, Addis AbabaElevation 7,630 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR0 min old
Ceiling 2,300 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,300 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
8,896 ft
+1,266 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0216Z (5:16 AM local) · 0 min old

HAAB is currently MVFR. Wind information is unavailable. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,300 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2300 ft agl (mvfr).

VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,300 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
14°C / 12°C
57°F / 54°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.33 inHg
1027.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2300 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0930Z (12:30 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (9:00 PM local)

HAAB forecast starts VFR at 12Z. Worst period is 12Z to 14Z with MVFR possible (CB). Best period is 14Z to 18Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

BKN0707,000 ft
BKN0707,000 ft
1200Z3:00 PM1800Z9:00 PM0000Z3:00 AM0600Z9:00 AM1200Z3:00 PM1800Z9:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN TEMPO FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,300 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 8,896 ft (field elevation 7,630 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
NESW07L25R07R25LCALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

07L/25R
Dimensions
12,139 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
07R/25L
Dimensions
12,467 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
8,896 ft
Pressure altitude
7,220 ft
Field elevation
7,630 ft MSL
Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Dewpoint
12°C (54°F)
Altimeter
30.33 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1504Z 6:04 PM
Sunrise
0313Z 6:13 AM
Loggable night
1525Z (6:25 PM local) → 0251Z (5:51 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1504Z (6:04 PM local) → 0313Z (6:13 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1604Z (7:04 PM local) → 0213Z (5:13 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is in Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa. Field elevation 7,630 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAHAAB / ADD
RegionAddis Ababa
CountryEthiopia
Coordinates8.9779, 38.7993
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.7
APP
APP
128.5
ATIS
ATIS
118.5
oshkosh traffic
CTAF
125.2
Addis center
East
121.9
Bole GND
GND
118.1
TWR
TWR
125.1
Addis center
West

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

ET-0005 African Union Heliport
4 NM W
HAAL Lideta Army Airport
5 NM W
HAHM Harar Meda Airport
20 NM SE
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗HAAB on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does HAAB have a METAR?
Yes. HAAB has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does HAAB have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for HAAB; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at HAAB?
HAAB sits at 7,630 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for HAAB?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.