King Hussein Intl (OJAQ/AQJ) — Aqaba, Jordan

• ICAO: OJAQ
• Name: King Hussein Intl
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 29.611601
• Longitude: 35.018101
• Elevation: 175 ft
• Country: Jordan
• Municipality: Aqaba
• IATA Code: AQJ
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: OJAC
• Timezone: Asia/Amman
• Distance from City: 9.5 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 01/19

• Designation: 01/19
• Dimensions: N/A
• Surface: N/A
• PCN: 054FAWU
• Lighting: Simple approach CAT I
• NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (AQB 113.1), NDB (AQC 326), ILS CAT I RWY 01
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: RWY 01 right-hand circuit, RWY 19 left-hand circuit. ILS equipped on RWY 01 only.

• Tower: 118.100 MHz
• Ground: 121.900 MHz
• Operations: 119.200 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: N/A

• AIS Tel: +962 32012445
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +962 32034010
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://khiaops.com
• Remarks: Operator: Aqaba Airports Company (AAC). Email: [email protected]. Fax: +962 32034011. Office hours 05:00-13:00 UTC (08:00-16:00 local).

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: No
• PPR Contact: +962 32012111 / +962 32091500, Email: [email protected]. CARC: +962 64892282 / +962 64799120 (0500Z-1300Z, weekends Fri/Sat)
• Remarks: Not slot-coordinated. PPR not required. Landing permit required for non-scheduled flights.

• Open: 04:00
• Close: 20:30
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: Customs available during airport operating hours (04:00-20:30 UTC / 07:00-23:30 local). International port of entry. Visa on arrival available for most nationalities. Free visa if entering and exiting through Aqaba (ASEZA special economic zone).

• Landing Fee: 14.00 JOD per metric ton MTOW (50% discount applicable)
• Parking Fee: First 4 hours free, then 3.00 JOD per metric ton per hour
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: JOD
• Remarks: 50% discount on landing charges. Parking over 72h requires advance request. Passenger transit fee 3.50 JOD/pax. Handling by NAS or approved providers. Landing permits required for non-scheduled flights. Overflight: JOD 2/ton MTOW en-route (JOD 10 surcharge unscheduled, JOD 40 minimum). Night lighting surcharge 35%. No CAA processing fees for permits.

• Fuel Type: JET A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-04-05
• Remarks: Jet A-1 available (without icing inhibitor). Supplied by Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (Caltex). Supplier contact: +962 6 4452267.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. Free visa if arriving and departing via Aqaba borders (ASEZA). APIS submission required.

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• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: No curfew. No noise abatement. No de-icing available. All SIDs require 8,000 ft initial altitude due to terrain. Speed limit 250 KIAS below 10,000 ft unless ATC approved. RFFS Category 9. ICAO Aerodrome Reference Code D.

HETB

• ICAO: HETB
• Name: Taba Intl
• Distance (NM): 12.7
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: N/A

LLOV

• ICAO: LLOV
• Name: Ovda
• Distance (NM): 20.2
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Israeli security procedures apply at Ovda. APIS required 24 hours prior. Advance coordination with CAAI mandatory for GA flights.

HESC

• ICAO: HESC
• Name: St Catherine
• Distance (NM): 74.9
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: N/A

• Overflight Permit: Yes
• Landing Permit: Yes
• Overflight Lead Time: 4 business days (official); 24 hours possible if docs complete
• Landing Lead Time: 4 business days (official)

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