Aibat is the second-largest island in the Zeila Archipelago, covering an area of 1.58 square kilometers. The island is low-lying and sandy, with bushes scattered across its surface. It measures approximately 1.75 miles in length and 0.55 miles in width. Surrounded by a reef, Aibat features a lighthouse and is located about 21 kilometers east of the Djibouti border.