Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Explained

Addis Ababa
Bole International Airport
Iata:ADD
Icao:HAAB
Coordinates:8.9778°N 38.7994°W
Pushpin Map:Ethiopia
Pushpin Label:ADD
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of airport in Ethiopia
Type:Public
Owner:Ethiopian Airlines
Operator:Ethiopian Airports Enterprise
City-Served:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Location:Bole
Hub:Ethiopian Airlines
Elevation-F:7,625
Elevation-M:2,334
Website:https://www.ethiopian-airports.com/
Metric-Elev:Y
Metric-Rwy:Y
R1-Number:07R/25L
R1-Length-F:12,467
R1-Length-M:3,800
R1-Surface:Asphalt
R2-Number:07L/25R
R2-Length-F:12,139
R2-Length-M:3,700
R2-Surface:Asphalt
Stat-Year:2018
Stat1-Header:Passengers
Stat1-Data:12,143,938[1]

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is an international airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is in the Bole district, 6km (04miles) southeast of the city centre and 65km (40miles) north of Bishoftu. The airport was formerly known as Haile Selassie I International Airport.[2] It is the main hub of Ethiopian Airlines, the national airline that serves destinations in Ethiopia and throughout the African continent, as well as connections to Asia, Europe, North America and South America. The airport is also the base of the Ethiopian Aviation Academy.[3] As of June 2018, nearly 380 flights per day were using the airport.[4]

History

In 1960, Ethiopian Airlines realized the runway at Lideta was too short for its new jet aircraft, the Boeing 720. Thus a new airport was built at Bole.[5]

By December 1962 the new runway and control tower were operational. In 1997, an expansion plan was announced for the airport.[6] This expansion was done in three phases:

The expanded old runway and the new runway are capable of handling the Boeing 747 and Airbus A340 aircraft. The new parallel runway is connected by five entrances and exits to the old runway, which serves as a taxiway. The terminal houses a high tech security and baggage handling system built on more than 43,000 square meters of land. The terminal also has banks and duty-free shops.[7] The new control tower was built in between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, replacing the old control tower.

In 2003, the new international passenger terminal was opened, making it one of Africa's largest airport passenger terminals.[8] The new terminal is capable of handling about 3,000 passengers an hour.[9] This project was worth a total of 1.05 billion birr ($130 million).[10] At the time, the airport was one of a number of airport terminal constructions that have been underway in Ethiopia.

In 2006, a new cargo terminal and maintenance hangar was opened five months late. This was because of expanded specifications to vastly improve Ethiopian Airlines' handling capacity and needs. The facility can accommodate three to four aircraft at a time. This project was worth a total of 340 million birr.[11] At the same time, the first Airbus A380 arrived at the airport to undertake tests to validate its Engine Alliance GP7200 engines' performance from high-altitude airports.[12] The airport is capable of accommodating the A380.[13]

In 2010, the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise announced another expansion project worth $27.9 million at the airport. The project will include expansion of the aircraft parking capacity from 19 to 44 in order to accommodate heavier aircraft such as the Boeing 747 and Boeing 777. In the first phase of the project, 15 parking stands will be constructed and the remaining will be completed in the next phase. The expansion will help in easing air traffic congestion due to an increase in international travel. This would lead to the new expansion plan in 2012.

Expansion

Expansion of the passenger terminal, cargo space, hangar, the runway and construction of the hotel is currently being completed by Chinese state-owned companies.[14]

The expansion work is being undertaken in two phases on an 80ha site. The first phase of the expansion work had enabled the airport to accommodate 15 additional aircraft, reducing traffic congestion at the airport. The second phase of the expansion work will enable the airport to service 10 additional aircraft. The airport will be able to service a total of 44 aircraft upon the completion of the expansion.[15] The airport also plans to expand the apron which purportedly can solve the persistent aircraft parking problem it faces particularly during large international conferences.[16]

In 2012, expansion of the new passenger terminal was announced. The outlay of this expansion was projected at $250 million.[17] At the same time, a new ramp was completed and can now park 24 aircraft. Another ramp is being built for 14 more aircraft. At the same time, the first phase of expanding the taxiways and adding more aircraft parking was completed.[18] Eventually, this will lead to the expansion of the terminal. This all falls in line with Ethiopian Airlines' plan, "Vision 2025".[19]

According to the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, the east wing of the newly expanded airport was expected to be operational by the end of June 2018. The whole expansion project was completed by the end of 2018, enabling the airport to accommodate up to 22 million passengers per year. As of 23 Jan 2020 the extension is still not fully completed. The new check in area and the elevated road to it are not yet open.[20]

On 27 January 2019, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the expansion to Terminal 2.[21]

Further developments

The former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn had purportedly given permission to build a new international airport in the town of Mojo, 65km (40miles) south of the capital's current airport.[22] The senior official at the Ethiopian Airport Enterprise said that the officials of the enterprise and the Ministry of Transport briefed the Prime Minister about the planned grand airport project. Two other sites were also options.[23]

Facilities

The airport has two terminals with a total of 11 gates, plus more than 30 remote aircraft parking stands behind both Terminals. Terminal 1 has 4 gates and Terminal 2 has 7 gates. Terminal 1 serves domestic and regional flights for Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, Sudan Airways, and Yemenia. Terminal 2 serves international flights and the rest of the airlines that serve the airport.[24] [25]

In 2012, Ethiopian Airlines opened the first phase of its Cloud Nine Business Class Lounge at Bole International Airport. This will provide premium travelers with modern facilities and amenities. The second phase of the lounge's construction will include a spa, private digital lockers for passengers to stow away their bags, and a traditional Ethiopian coffee corner. Once complete, it will be three times the size of the existing lounge. Cloud Nine features a quiet corner with sleeping cots and individual reading lamps, massage chairs, and an internet corner with free Wi-Fi connection. The lounge is part of the airline's "Vision 2025 Fast Growth Plan".[26]

In 2017, Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that it signed $350 million contract with China Communications Construction to build a new hub, a part of which will be open to the public no later than June 2018.[27]

Airlines and destinations

Passenger

Notes

Cargo

Accidents and incidents

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Underwood . John . 12 April 1965 . The Number Two Lion in the Land of Sheba . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180619190053/https://www.si.com/vault/1965/04/12/608499/the-number-two-lion-in-the-land-of-sheba . 19 June 2018 . 3 April 2018 . Sports Illustrated.
  3. Web site: Ethiopian – Aviation Academy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180619190054/https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/corporate/group/academy/about-us . 19 June 2018 . 3 April 2018 . Ethiopian Airlines.
  4. Web site: (ADD Arrivals) Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Arrivals . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180619193222/https://www.flightstats.com/v2/flight-tracker/arrivals/ADD?year=2018&month=6&date=20&hour=18 . 19 June 2018 . 2018-06-19 . FlightStats . en-US.
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  6. Web site: Bole International Airport (ADD/HAAB) – Airport Technology . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180909035527/https://www.airport-technology.com/projects/bole/ . 9 September 2018 . 3 April 2018.
  7. Web site: IRIN Africa – Ethiopia: State of the art airport terminal opens – Ethiopia – Economy . dead . https://archive.today/20140911175315/http://wwws.irinnews.org/Report/40923/ETHIOPIA-State-of-the-art-airport-terminal-opens . 11 September 2014 . 3 June 2015 . IRINnews.
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  9. Web site: 22 January 2003 . Ethiopia: State of the Art Airport Terminal Opens . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20040103194607/http://allafrica.com/stories/200301220109.html . 3 January 2004 . 3 April 2018 . AllAfrica.
  10. Web site: The New Bole International Airport Terminal Due to Open in May 2001 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305003738/http://www.ethiopians.com/bole_airport.htm . 5 March 2016 . 3 April 2018 . www.ethiopians.com.
  11. News: 6 June 2006 . Ethiopia industry: EAL opens cargo terminal at Addis Ababa's Bole airport. .
  12. Web site: 17 October 2006 . Ethiopia: Airbus Superjumbo A380 lands in Ethiopia . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231924/http://nazret.com/blog/index.php/2006/10/17/ethiopia_airbus_superjumbo_a380_lands_in . 3 March 2016 . 3 April 2018 . Nazret.
  13. Web site: Picture of an Airbus A380-861 at Addis Ababa-Bole International Airport . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225659/http://www.airliners.net/photo/Airbus-Industrie/Airbus-A380-861/1169635/L/%26sid%3Dce38ca5beb3a8fd681861f19ac30e566 . 3 March 2016 . 3 April 2018 . Airliners.net.
  14. News: Tekleberhan, Meron . 20 February 2012 . Ethiopia Signs Air Services Agreement with Singapore . live . 3 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180404073316/http://www.2merkato.com/news/alerts/914-ethiopia-signs-air-services-agreement-with-singapore . 4 April 2018.
  15. Web site: 21 June 2012 . Ethiopian News: First Phase Expansion Work at Addis Ababa Airport Completed . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180404073234/http://ethionetblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/first-phase-expansion-work-at-addis.html . 4 April 2018 . 3 April 2018.
  16. Web site: 24 September 2012 . • The African Aviation Tribune •: ► ETHIOPIA: Bole International Airport expansion tenders awarded; new apron to be completed by January 2013. . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180404073448/http://www.theafricanaviationtribune.com/2012/09/ethiopia-bole-international-airport.html . 4 April 2018 . 3 April 2018.
  17. Web site: 2 July 2012 . Ethiopian Airports Enterprise to expand passengers' terminal of Bole Airport . https://web.archive.org/web/20150225133811/http://www.ethioabay.com/2012/07/ethiopian-airports-enterprise-to-expand.html . 25 February 2015 . 3 June 2015.
  18. Web site: 21 June 2012 . 1st phase taxiway expansion of Bole International Airport completed . https://web.archive.org/web/20150225133714/http://www.ethioabay.com/2012/06/1st-phase-taxiway-expansion-of-bole.html . 25 February 2015 . 3 June 2015.
  19. Web site: Addis Ababa expands to match Ethiopian's growth plans . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150506153744/http://atwonline.com/airports-amp-routes/addis-ababa-expands-match-ethiopian-s-growth-plans . 6 May 2015 . 3 April 2018.
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  21. Web site: Dahir . Abdi Latif . Ethiopia has tripled the size of its main airport as it gets set to be Africa's gateway hub . 2020-06-18 . Quartz Africa . 28 January 2019 . en.
  22. Web site: 3 November 2012 . Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn Gives the Green Light to Build a Huge International Airport in Mojo, 65 km from Addis Ababa . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180404073313/http://www.meleszenawi.com/ethiopian-prime-minister-hailemariam-desalegn-gives-the-green-light-to-build-a-huge-international-airport-in-mojo-65km-from-addis-ababa/ . 4 April 2018 . 3 April 2018 . Meles Zenawi.
  23. News: Bekele, Kaleyesus . 13 October 2015 . Ethiopia Prepares to Build Major Hub Airport for Africa . . live . 3 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180404073331/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2015-10-13/ethiopia-prepares-build-major-hub-airport-africa . 4 April 2018.
  24. Web site: 4 January 2011 . Ethiopia – Bole Airport to move regional flights to Terminal 1 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180725003025/http://nazret.com/blog/index.php/2011/01/04/ethiopia-bole-airport-to-move-regional-flights-to-terminal-1 . 25 July 2018 . 3 April 2018 . Nazret.
  25. Web site: ETV News – Bole International Airport domestic terminal to be a hub for eight East Africa Airlines . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612163525/https://www.ethiotube.net/video/12150/ETV-News--Bole-International-Airport-domestic-terminal-to-be-a-hub-for-eight-East-Africa-Airlines . 12 June 2018 . 3 April 2018.
  26. Web site: 21 November 2012 . Ethiopian Airlines unveils business class lounge at Addis Ababa Airport . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150501183702/http://nazret.com/blog/index.php/2012/11/21/ethiopia-ethiopian-airlines-unveils-business-class-lounge-in-its-addis-ababa-hub-airport . 1 May 2015 . 3 April 2018 . Nazret.
  27. News: Derso, Bilal . 22 November 2017 . Ethiopia: Airport Expansion Key in Maintaining Ethiopian Leading Status . . . dead . 3 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180404073748/http://allafrica.com/stories/201711220708.html . 4 April 2018.
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