Jinka
Jinka Airport is the main air gateway for Jinka in southern Ethiopia, giving travelers a practical starting point for reaching the town and the wider South Omo area. Listed as BCO and HABC, it is classified as a medium airport and is primarily useful for domestic journeys and regional access rather than large-scale international transit. For visitors, that usually means a simpler, more manageable airport experience with shorter distances to move through once you arrive.
About Jinka
Jinka Airport is the main air gateway for Jinka in southern Ethiopia, giving travelers a practical starting point for reaching the town and the wider South Omo area. Listed as BCO and HABC, it is classified as a medium airport and is primarily useful for domestic journeys and regional access rather than large-scale international transit. For visitors, that usually means a simpler, more manageable airport experience with shorter distances to move through once you arrive.
Overview
Jinka Airport is the main air gateway for Jinka in southern Ethiopia, giving travelers a practical starting point for reaching the town and the wider South Omo area. Listed as BCO and HABC, it is classified as a medium airport and is primarily useful for domestic journeys and regional access rather than large-scale international transit. For visitors, that usually means a simpler, more manageable airport experience with shorter distances to move through once you arrive.
What Travelers Should Know
- Airport codes: BCO (IATA) and HABC (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport serving Jinka, Ethiopia
- Elevation: 4475 ft (1364 m), which can slightly affect air performance and weather feel
- Runway: 12/30, 8612 ft long, asphalt surface, and lighted
- Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
Runway And Operations
The airport has a single paved runway, 12/30, measuring 8612 feet, which is a solid length for routine scheduled operations and supports reliable access into this part of Ethiopia. Its asphalt surface and runway lighting are especially relevant for operational safety and flexibility, while the airport’s elevation of 4475 feet is worth keeping in mind if you are sensitive to altitude or planning onward overland travel soon after landing.
For Your Trip
For most travelers, Jinka Airport is less about lingering in the terminal and more about efficient arrival and departure planning. It is best used as a convenient connection point for reaching Jinka itself, so having ground transport, hotel pickup, or onward local arrangements thought through in advance can make the journey smoother. Because the airport follows Africa/Addis_Ababa time, check your schedule carefully and keep timing consistent with local Ethiopian time when coordinating pickups or tours.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Jinka — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Jinka is located in Jinka, Ethiopia (Africa), at coordinates 5.780°, 36.550°.
- Its IATA code is BCO and its ICAO code is HABC.
- Jinka serves Jinka, Ethiopia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Jinka operates on Africa/Addis_Ababa local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Jinka sits at latitude 5.780° and longitude 36.550°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BCO. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BCO is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BCO on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Jinka, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region, Ethiopia, the phone number is +251 92 193 2800, the official website is http://ethiopiaomoturkanatours.blogspot.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Ethiopia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.