Nekemte Airport – NEK Nekemte, Ethiopia (NEK)
Nekemte Airport is a new airport that is envisioned to serve the town of Nekemte or Nakamti and the surrounding Oromia Region of western Ethiopia. Using NEK as its geocode, the old airport is set to be replaced by an upgraded version that would be undertaken by the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise and when completed, it is expected to be a greenfield airport. Currently, it is not open for commercial passenger flights because of some controversy wherein the country’s prime minister already laid the cornerstone for the airport’s future site even without a feasibility study and budget. Full construction work will commence once the budget and feasibility study are approved.
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Once the NEK-Nekemte Airport is built and becomes operational, it is said to be able to handle 4 aircrafts all at once. It is also envisioned to be an international airport. The terminal building will also be a modern structure equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities that are at par with international aviation standards. It is likewise expected to be an enormous boost for Nekemte, the sprawling commercial and administrative center of the region as well as other nearby towns.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hotels in Nekemte are within a few kilometers away from the site of the new airport. You can book your overnight stay at the Ijoo International Hotel, located at the center of the town. Most hotels are in the nearby Addis Ababa, like the Adot Tina Hotel, the 4-star Aphrodite International Hotel and the charming Bole Skygate Hotel.
On this page it is easy to search for Nekemte, Ethiopia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Nekemte, Ethiopia (NEK) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the NEK airport.
Most of these NEK
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Nekemte, Ethiopia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Nekemte, Ethiopia Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Nekemte, Ethiopia (NEK)
If you planning to travel to Nekemte, Ethiopia (NEK), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:10 AM.
The temperature feels like 75.35 with a humidity level of 42 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 6 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 12, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 3:42 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/7
Few clouds
78°F
High: 90°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/8
Few clouds
77°F
High: 89°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/9
Clear Sky
76°F
High: 90°F
Low: 67°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/10
Few clouds
77°F
High: 88°F
Low: 68°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/11
Scattered clouds
78°F
High: 90°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/12
Broken clouds
75°F
High: 89°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Nekemte, Ethiopia NEK airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free NEK airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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