Djibouti Hassan Gouled International Airport

Not applicable, as the airport has not been closed. The 'closed' status linked to the 'DJ-0002' identifier is incorrect. The airport remains a critical, active hub for both civilian and military operations in the Horn of Africa.

The site is an active and busy joint civil-military airport. It is the main airport serving Djibouti City and the entire country, handling flights from major carriers like Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Its primary function is shared between commercial aviation and military operations. The airport is co-located with several foreign military bases, most notably Camp Lemonnier, which is the only permanent U.S. military base in Africa, and the French Air and Space Force's Air Base 188. It also hosts military contingents from other nations, including Japan and Italy, making it one of the most significant military logistics hubs in the region.

The airport, correctly known as Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport, has immense historical and strategic significance. It was established as a military airfield by the French in 1948 (Base aérienne 188). Following Djibouti's independence in 1977, a civilian terminal was constructed, and it became the nation's primary international gateway. It was later named in honor of Hassan Gouled Aptidon, the first President of Djibouti. Throughout its history, it has served as a vital logistical point for international military forces due to its strategic location near the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, a crucial global shipping lane. When active, it has always handled a mix of commercial passenger flights, cargo operations, and extensive military air traffic.

Not applicable, as the airport is currently open and has no plans for closure. There have been discussions and plans for expansion and modernization to handle growing traffic, as well as proposals for a new international airport (Hassan Gouled Aptidon International Airport) to be built at a different location, but the current Ambouli airport remains fully operational.