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Tum Airport (TUJ)
Tum Airport is a small regional gateway serving Tum and Maji in the Maji District of southwestern Ethiopia. Compare transfer options to Maji, Tum village, and nearby settlements across the Boma Plateau.
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About Tum Airport
Tum Airport is a small public airport in southwestern Ethiopia serving the villages of Tum and Maji, the administrative center of Maji District. It provides a vital air link for a remote part of the South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region, where road access is limited and travel can be slow.
The airfield sits at an elevation of about 4,650 feet (1,417 m) and has a single grass runway. The nearby town of Maji lies on the Boma Plateau, more than 3,000 feet (about 910 m) above the airport and roughly 20 km away.
Because the surrounding terrain is mountainous, road connections are rough and four-wheel-drive vehicles are generally recommended. Tum is about 165 km from Mizan Aman by road, and the airport helps connect the district to larger towns and regional centers.
Facilities at the airport are very limited, with basic waiting areas and no significant commercial amenities, so travelers should prepare accordingly. Despite its small size, the airstrip remains an important transport link for residents, visitors, and supplies in this part of Ethiopia.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Tum Airport operates as a small public airfield with a single basic passenger handling area rather than separate terminal buildings. Domestic flights serving Tum and Maji use this compact facility.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Tum Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Tum Airport to Maji, Tum village, and other destinations across the Maji District and southwestern Ethiopia.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a driver by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to Maji, nearby settlements, or business and field visits around the Boma Plateau.
Car Rental
Rent a suitable vehicle from Tum Airport for independent travel to Maji, Tum, and other destinations in the surrounding region; four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended for local roads.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or four-wheel-drive vehicles for groups traveling between Tum Airport, Maji, and other locations in the Maji District.
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