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Transport in Djibouti

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Transport in Djibouti is facilitated through a relatively young system of roads, railways and ports.

Air transport

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An Air Djibouti aircraft at the Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (2016).

Airlines

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The national flag carrier is Air Djibouti. In total, there are other airlines, all operating out of Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport:[1]

Airports

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Main article: List of airports in Djibouti

The aviation industry is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Djibouti, a statutory board of the Djibouti government under the Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport.

Airport and airbase technical data
Airport ICAO IATA Usage Runway Length
(ft)		 Length
(m)		 Remarks
Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport HDAM JIB Civilian/Military Paved 10335 3150
Chabelley Airport HDCH none Military Paved 8530 2600

Maritime transport

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An Ethiopian cargo ship docked at the Port of Djibouti.

Ports and harbours

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The Port of Djibouti,[2] run by the Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority and Port of Doraleh,[3] is a key transhipment hub for the East African region.

References

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  1. ^ Air Djibouti entry at airlineupdate.com Archived 2012-07-17 at archive.today
  2. ^ "Djibouti ramps up efforts to get seafarers stranded by coronavirus off ships | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide". www.hellenicshippingnews.com. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  3. ^ "Ethiopia, Djibouti inaugurate Doraleh-Multipurpose Port livestock terminal". Horn Diplomat. 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2021-09-30.

Bibliography

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  • Michelon 745 Africa North East, Arabia 2007
  • GeoCenter Africa North East 1999
  • Maplanida.com
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