Ethiopia's historic military airfield near Debre Zeyit.
Location
Debre Zeyit, Ethiopia
Harar Meda Airport is a military airfield located near Debre Zeyit (also known as Bishoftu), approximately 45 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It has historically served as a base for the Ethiopian Air Force and has limited civilian operations.
The airport is assigned the IATA code QHR and ICAO code HAHM, though it does not function as a major commercial hub. Its primary role has been military aviation support, and scheduled civilian passenger services are minimal or absent.
Debre Zeyit is an important military and industrial town in Ethiopia, and the airfield reflects that strategic significance. The facility is not a primary gateway for international or domestic commercial travel.
Getting to & from
Debre Zeyit is accessible from Addis Ababa by road, approximately a one-hour drive along the main highway southeast of the capital.
Notable facts
- ›Primarily serves as an Ethiopian Air Force base.
- ›Located near Debre Zeyit (Bishoftu), about 45 km from Addis Ababa.
- ›Assigned IATA code QHR and ICAO code HAHM.
- ›Minimal to no scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airport.
- ›Debre Zeyit is home to several Ethiopian military installations.
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