It is located some 115 kilometres northwest of the national capital, Djibouti City.

Airolaf is known for its temperate, cool climate – the coolest area in Djibouti.

One of the distinctive features of Airolaf countryside is the widespread growing of vegetables.

The temperate central portion, where Airolaf lies, is situated on a rocky plateau.

The Goda Mountains have a mixture of highland climate zones, with temperature differences of up to 10 °C, depending on elevation and prevailing wind patterns.