Bishoftu International Airport

Bishoftu International Airport
IATA: TBA ICAO: TBA
Summary
Airport type	Public
Operator	Ethiopian Airlines Group
Serves	Bishoftu, Addis Ababa
Location	Near Bishoftu, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Hub for	Ethiopian Airlines (planned)

Bishoftu International Airport (also referred to in project documents as the Bishoftu International Airport Project or the Ethiopian Airlines Mega Airport) is a planned large-scale airport development project near the city of Bishoftu, in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. ^[1] Positioned to become a major aviation hub in Africa, the project is spearheaded by Ethiopian Airlines Group. ^[2] As of late 2025, the project is in its planning and initial development phases, with a formal groundbreaking ceremony anticipated. ^{[3] [4]}

Specifications and Capacity (Planned)

Planned specifications for Bishoftu International Airport indicate a design capacity for up to 100 million passengers annually, supported by four to five parallel runways and a major expanded cargo terminal. The project also includes an Airport City with MRO facilities, a hotel, a shopping mall and an industrial park. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

International Support

The United States government has expressed support for the project, acknowledging its potential to transform regional connectivity and offering U.S. expertise and investment. The African Development Bank has listed the project in its documents, indicating its involvement in the initial stages of project preparation. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

References

1. "Ethiopian Airlines to Launch International Flights from Bishoftu Airport by 2030". ENA English. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
2. "Ethiopia builds a new mega airport | CargoForwarder Global". 2025-08-17. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
3. "Ethiopian Airlines to Break Ground on Mega Airport in November 2025 - DNE Africa". 2025-04-27. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
4. "Ethiopian Airlines Showcases Bishoftu Mega Airport Project in Addis Ababa, Strengthening Ethiopia's Role in Global Travel and Tourism - Travel And Tour World". 2025-09-17. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
5. "Bishoftu International Airport Construction to Begin by End of November". ebc.et. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
6. "Ethiopian Airlines' Bishoftu mega airport project to transform Africa's connectivity, trade, and growth – CEO". Welcome to Fana Media Corporation S.C. 2025-09-16. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
7. "Ethiopia Design and Construction Launch of $7.8 Billion Airport City Project". www.trade.gov. 2025-08-05. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
8. "U.S. Pledges Support For Ethiopia's New $10B Mega Airport | Aviation Week Network". aviationweek.com. Retrieved 2025-10-13.
9. "News for Airlines, Airports and the Aviation Industry | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 2025-10-25.
10. Tadesse, Fasika (2025-08-11). "Ethiopia Appoints AfDB to Help Raise $10 Billion Airport Funding". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2025-10-13.