Facilities Ranking
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โข Region: Africa (East Africa / Horn of Africa)
โข Country/State: Ethiopia
โข City/Town: Addis Ababa
โข Website: https://www.aacsa.gov.et
โข Type of Airport: International (major intercontinental hub)
โข Airport code/s:
o IATA: ADD
o ICAO: HAAB
โข Terminals:
โ Terminal 1: Domestic and regional services
โ Terminal 2: International services (primary long-haul hub terminal)
โข Passenger numbers:
โ ~12โ14 million passengers annually (2023โ2024 estimate; strong hub-driven recovery)
Parking
โข Short-term: Multi-storey and surface short-stay parking close to terminal entrances
โข Long-term: Long-stay surface parking within the airport precinct
โข Valet: Not standard; VIP and protocol parking available for authorised users
Hotel
โข On site:
โ Skylight In-Terminal Hotel (direct airside connection to Terminal 2; landside access also available)
โข Nearby:
โ Multiple international-brand hotels within 5โ15 minutes by road (airport corridor and city centre)
Other facilities
โข Restaurants/cafes: Ethiopian cuisine, international fast food, cafรฉs and sit-down dining
โข Bars: Licensed bars and lounge-based bar service
โข Lounges: Multiple airline lounges, including premium Ethiopian Airlines lounges
โข Duty-free shops: Extensive duty-free offering (liquor, tobacco, perfumes, luxury goods)
โข Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, books, travel essentials and pharmacy services
โข On-site travel agent: Airline ticketing offices and airport service desks
โข Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information counters and central lost & found office
โข Car rental: Local and international car-rental operators landside
โข Taxi/transport to city: Metered taxis, hotel shuttles, private transfers and ride services
โข Baby/parent room: Dedicated family rooms and baby-care facilities
โข Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi throughout terminals; charging points widely available; business services in lounges
โข Gym: Limited fitness facilities within premium lounges and terminal hotel
โข Beauty center/hairdresser: Hair and grooming services available airside
โข Other facilities: Medical clinic, prayer rooms, VIP and diplomatic protocol services
โข Biometric check-in: Biometric and automated passenger processing progressively introduced
โข Biometric customs: E-gates available for selected passport holders and crew
Disabled/accessibility
โข Free PRM assistance available via airline or airport coordination
โข Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
โข Step-free terminal access with ramps and elevators
โข Accessible parking spaces near terminal entrances
โข Accessible toilets throughout terminals
โข Priority security and immigration screening where required
โข Assistance dogs permitted (subject to national regulations)
โข Trained staff to support passengers with non-visible disabilities
Runways
โข Runway 07R/25L
โข Runway 07L/25R
Length/Width
โข 07R/25L: ~3,800 m ร 60 m (primary runway; Code F capable)
โข 07L/25R: ~3,700 m ร 45 m
โข Fully capable of A350, B787, B777 and other widebody aircraft operations
Grooving of runways
โข Grooved runway surfaces for improved wet-weather braking
โข High-capacity drainage systems suitable for seasonal heavy rainfall
ILS/CAT capability
โข ILS installed on both runways
โข CAT I and CAT II capability
โข CAT III not routinely published
Navigation aids
โข ILS with PAPI visual guidance
โข VOR/DME navigation aids
โข RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
โข Radar surveillance covering the terminal manoeuvring area
Low-visibility operations
โ Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
โ Operations occasionally affected by early-morning mist and seasonal weather
On-time departures (OTP) data
โข Hub-wave structure can affect peak-period punctuality
โข OTP supported by parallel runways and strong operational control
โข Delays typically linked to weather, peak connectivity banks and regional airspace constraints
Airfield restrictions
โข No night curfew; 24-hour operations
โข Preferential runway use based on wind and traffic flow
โข Government and military movements coordinated with minimal operational impact
Aircraft maintenance
โข Extensive maintenance facilities operated by Ethiopian Airlines
โข Heavy maintenance, MRO and component overhaul conducted on site
โข Oversight by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
โข Fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
โข Waste separation and recycling programs expanding with terminal growth
โข Operational efficiency aligned with national aviation development plans
Renewable energy use
โข Electricity largely supplied by Ethiopiaโs hydro-dominated national grid
โข Energy-efficient lighting and systems installed in newer terminal areas
Availability of biofuel alternatives
โข Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) used on a limited, airline-led basis
โข No dedicated SAF storage or blending infrastructure currently in place
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
โข Wildlife hazard management focused on bird-strike risk mitigation
โข Environmental monitoring of surrounding land use and drainage systems
Sustainable transportation
โข Promotion of shared ground transport and hotel shuttle services
โข Progressive introduction of low-emission airport service vehicles
โข Planning underway for improved mass-transit connectivity to the city
Green building design
โข Terminal 2 incorporates daylighting and energy-efficient systems
โข Modern layouts reduce cooling and lighting demand
โข Sustainability principles embedded in ongoing airport expansion plans
