Does OKAJ require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (Kuwait).

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Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base

Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (OKAJ/XIJ) serves Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait. This is a mid-sized airport Field elevation is 409 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Operations 0/2

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Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: OKAJ
Name: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 28.934799
Longitude: 47.791901
Elevation: 409 ft
Country: Kuwait
Municipality: Ahmed Al Jaber AB
IATA Code: XIJ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

No data available

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Kuwait Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 2d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 48 hours before departure
Landing Lead Time: Minimum 48 hours; non-traffic stops application to DGCA

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require overflight and landing permits with 48-hour lead time.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does OKAJ require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (Kuwait).

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