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Negele Airport (EGL)

Negele Borana, Ethiopia · small airport · 5.290° 39.702° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeEGL
ICAO CodeHANG
Typesmall airport
NameNegele Airport
MunicipalityNegele Borana
CountryEthiopia
ContinentAF
Latitude5.290° N
Longitude39.702° E
Elevation5230 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryEthiopia
ISO Code
RegionNegele Borana
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+3
DST OffsetUTC+3
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving EGL

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (5.3°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Negele Airport (EGL/HANG) is a small airfield serving Negele Borana, a town in southern Oromia, Ethiopia. It provides basic domestic and charter access to the surrounding Borana lowlands, an area otherwise reached mainly by long road journeys. The airport is modest in size and handles limited traffic, so travelers should not expect large-terminal amenities.

💡 Local Tip
Schedule flights for the morning when possible; afternoon heat and convective weather in southern Ethiopia can bring turbulence, delays, or diversions.
🚖 Getting There

Arrange a pickup in advance through your hotel, tour operator, or charter company, as taxis and ride-hailing are not reliably available at the airport. Road conditions can deteriorate in the rainy season, so allow extra time for transfers to and from Negele Borana. If you are connecting onward by road, confirm the route and vehicle availability locally before arrival.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Negele Airport?
A: The IATA code is EGL and the ICAO code is HANG.

Q: What airlines operate at Negele Airport?
A: There is no major scheduled airline base; the airport mainly supports charter, humanitarian, and occasional domestic flights. Confirm current service with a local operator before planning travel.

Q: How far is Negele Airport from Negele Borana town?
A: It is located close to Negele Borana, typically a short drive to the town center. Exact transfer time depends on local road conditions and your pickup arrangement.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: As a small airport, facilities are limited. Expect basic handling rather than shops, lounges, or reliable public transport at the terminal.
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