Abu Dhabi Intl
Abu Dhabi Intl (OMAA/AUH) serves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (13L/31R, 13R/31L). Field elevation is 88 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OMAA
- Name: Abu Dhabi Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 24.443764
- Longitude: 54.651718
- Elevation: 88 ft
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Municipality: Abu Dhabi
- IATA Code: AUH
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Distance from City: 27.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13L/31R
- Designation: 13L/31R
- Dimensions: 13452 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13R/31L
- Designation: 13R/31L
- Dimensions: 13452 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.200 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 125.100 MHz
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: http://www.abudhabiairport.ae/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately AED 7 per tonne for international flights
- Parking Fee: First 4 hours free for transit; approximately AED 6 per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AED
- Remarks: Handling by airport ground handling services or approved FBO providers. Modern facilities. Slot coordination required at busy airports.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 available 24 hours. Supplied by ENOC, ADNOC, or approved distributors. Competitive Gulf pricing. Into-plane service available.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: All international airports are ports of entry. Visa on arrival for many nationalities. APIS submission required. Crew visas arranged through handling agent. eVisa available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Modern ATC and airport infrastructure. Noise abatement procedures in effect at some airports. 24-hour operations at major airports.
Alternates
OMAD
- ICAO: OMAD
- Name: Al Bateen Executive
- Distance (NM): 10.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: CIQ available on site. Crew and pax clearance at executive terminal.
OMDW
- ICAO: OMDW
- Name: Al Maktoum Intl
- Distance (NM): 38.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ facilities. Separate GA terminal with dedicated processing.
OMAL
- ICAO: OMAL
- Name: Al Ain Intl
- Distance (NM): 53.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: All international airports are ports of entry. Visa on arrival for many nationalities. APIS submission required. Crew visas arranged through handling agent. eVisa available.
OMDB
- ICAO: OMDB
- Name: Dubai Intl
- Distance (NM): 62.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Crew require laminated photo ID with company logo and expiry. UAE visa on arrival for many nationalities.
OMSJ
- ICAO: OMSJ
- Name: Sharjah Intl
- Distance (NM): 71.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival per UAE policy.
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United Arab Emirates Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 3 business days (recommended); minimum 48 working hours
Private flights require GCAA authorization. Handlers typically arrange permits within 24-48h.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OMAA?
- The tower frequency at Abu Dhabi Intl is 119.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OMAA?
- Abu Dhabi Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does OMAA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Abu Dhabi Intl (United Arab Emirates).