Mekele Airport
Makale · EthiopiaICAO HAMK
Mekele Airport (MQX) is an airport serving Makale, Ethiopia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 13° 28' 2.6" N, 39° 32' 0.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 7,396 feet (2,254 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from MQX
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 313 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 128 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MQX
1 active airline serving Mekele Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Mekele Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axum Airport | AXU | Axum | Ethiopia | 111 km |
| Lalibella Airport | LLI | Lalibella | Ethiopia | 176 km |
| Massawa International Airport | MSW | Massawa | Eritrea | 244 km |
| Asmara International Airport | ASM | Asmara | Eritrea | 213 km |
| Gonder Airport | GDQ | Gondar | Ethiopia | 251 km |
| Bahir Dar Airport | BJR | Bahar Dar | Ethiopia | 316 km |
| Hodeidah International Airport | HOD | Hodeidah | Yemen | 398 km |
| Ta'izz International Airport | TAI | Taiz | Yemen | 499 km |
Other Airports in Ethiopia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 13° 28' 2.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 39° 32' 0.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 13.467400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 39.533501
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Addis_Ababa
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 09:40 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 7,396 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,254 m
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