Airport
Harar Meda Airport (QHR)
Harar Meda Airport serves Bishoftu (Debre Zeyit) and the surrounding Oromia region as a military airfield and main base of the Ethiopian Air Force, about 45 km southeast of Addis Ababa. Compare onward road travel options to Bishoftu, Addis Ababa and nearby destinations.
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About Harar Meda Airport
Harar Meda Airport is a military airfield in Bishoftu, Oromia, Ethiopia, and serves as the main base of the Ethiopian Air Force. Located near the town also known as Debre Zeyit, the airport sits about 45 km southeast of Addis Ababa.
The airfield lies at an elevation of around 1,890 metres and has a single asphalt runway oriented 16/34 with a length of approximately 1,811 metres. It primarily supports military aviation and state flights rather than scheduled commercial passenger services.
Road connections link the area to Bishoftu, Addis Ababa and destinations around the Oromia region, with private transfers, taxis, chauffeur services and rental cars available for onward travel.
Because Harar Meda is an active military base, public passenger facilities are limited, and most traveller services such as accommodation, dining and fuel are found in nearby Bishoftu and along the route to Addis Ababa.
Terminal Overview
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Harar Meda Airport operates primarily as a military air base for the Ethiopian Air Force and does not have separate public passenger terminals for scheduled commercial flights.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Harar Meda Airport
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