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Tum Airport (TUJ)

Tum, Ethiopia · small airport · 6.260° 35.518° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeTUJ
ICAO Code
Typesmall airport
NameTum Airport
MunicipalityTum
CountryEthiopia
ContinentAF
Latitude6.260° N
Longitude35.518° E
Elevation4700 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryEthiopia
ISO Code
RegionTum
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+3
DST OffsetUTC+3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

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

✈ Airlines Serving TUJ

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

🌡 Climate — Tropical (6.3°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

Tum Airport (IATA: TUJ) is a small airstrip serving Tum, a remote town in southwestern Ethiopia. Located at roughly 6.26°N, 35.52°E, it primarily handles light aircraft, charters, and occasional government or humanitarian flights rather than scheduled commercial service. Its basic facilities and rural setting make it a practical access point for the surrounding highland area.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors try to schedule arrivals and departures in the morning, when clearer weather and drier roads make the short trip into Tum more reliable, and carry small birr notes for local drivers.
🚖 Getting There

Getting to and from Tum Airport is usually by private car, taxi, or arranged hotel transfer, as public transport options are limited. Confirm your pickup in advance and allow extra time for unpaved or rough roads, especially in the rainy season. If you arrive on a charter, ask the operator to coordinate ground transport before landing.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines fly to Tum Airport?
A: Tum Airport has no major scheduled airline service; it mainly supports light aircraft, charters, and occasional humanitarian or government flights.

Q: How far is the airport from Tum town?
A: The airport is just outside Tum, usually a short drive from the town center, though road conditions can vary.

Q: What facilities are available at TUJ?
A: As a small airstrip, facilities are minimal—expect a basic runway and little to no commercial terminal services, so bring any essentials you need.

Q: Can I book a commercial flight to Tum?
A: Commercial bookings are usually not available online; arrange flights through charter operators or local contacts, and confirm current service before travel.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 27, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash

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