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Remote airstrip serving the Ogaden region of eastern Ethiopia.
Location
Kebri Dahar, Ethiopia
Kebri Dahar Airport is a small domestic airport located in Kebri Dahar, the capital of the Korahe Zone in the Somali Region of eastern Ethiopia. It serves as a vital air link for a remote area where road infrastructure is limited and overland travel can be difficult and time-consuming.
The airport primarily handles light domestic traffic connecting the region to Addis Ababa and other Ethiopian cities. It plays an important role in humanitarian and government operations given the region's periodic vulnerability to drought and food insecurity.
Facilities at the airport are basic, reflecting its status as a small regional aerodrome. It is operated under the oversight of the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise, the body responsible for managing Ethiopia's network of airports.
Terminals
The airport has a single basic terminal building with minimal passenger amenities befitting its small regional status.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Kebri Dahar town primarily consists of taxis and informal minibus services from the airport.
Airlines here
Ethiopian Airlines operates limited domestic services connecting Kebri Dahar to Addis Ababa.
Notable facts
- ›IATA code ABK and ICAO code HAKD identify the airport in international aviation databases.
- ›Located in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, one of the country's most remote administrative areas.
- ›The airport serves humanitarian and government logistics functions in addition to regular passenger traffic.
- ›Road access to Kebri Dahar from major Ethiopian cities is lengthy, making air travel especially important for the region.
- ›The airport is part of Ethiopia's broader network of small regional aerodromes managed by the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
