Al Ain Intl (OMAL/AAN) — Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 119.85
- Runways
- 01/19
- Elevation
- 869 ft
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Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OMAL
- Name: Al Ain Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 24.2617
- Longitude: 55.6092
- Elevation: 869 ft
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Municipality: Al Ain
- IATA Code: AAN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: OMAE
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Distance from City: 12.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 13123 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 57/R/A/W/U
- Lighting: THR 01/19 Green flush lights and wing bars, PALS CAT I 900 M LIH sequenced guidance light
- NAVAIDs: DVOR/DME ALA 115.9/CH 106X
- Approach Types: ILS/DME, VOR/DME
- Remarks: Back track and 180° turns on runway not allowed.
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Frequencies
- Tower: 119.850 MHz
- Ground: 129.150 MHz
- Operations: 119.850 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 119.85 MHz; Tower 119.85 MHz (H24); Ground 129.15 MHz; ATIS 126.05 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 126.050 MHz
Operation Hours
Al Ain Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +971 2 505 5000
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +971 3 785 5555
- Website: http://www.adac.ae
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: Slots mandatory for commercial, cargo, and IFR operations. PPR required 48 hours in advance.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport is H24 international airport of entry. Customs available.
Fees
- Landing Fee: AED 150 + AED 15.00 per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: AED 6.00 per metric ton per 24 hours; first 6 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AED
- Remarks: Applicable for aircraft over 2,000 kg MTOW. Subject to 5% VAT.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: N/A
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 03:00
- Curfew End: 11:00
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Max wingspan 36 m. No operations 03:00-11:00 UTC Fridays. Back track and 180° turns on runway not allowed.
Alternates
OMDW
- ICAO: OMDW
- Name: Al Maktoum Intl
- Distance (NM): 45.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Airport timezone: UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai). No information on APIS/GENDEC requirements. No US CBP Preclearance available. No specific immigration details for OMDW.
OMAA
- ICAO: OMAA
- Name: Abu Dhabi Intl
- Distance (NM): 53.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: 24-hour airport of entry. Landing and overflight permits required for UAE; minimum 4 business days lead time recommended. Health and sanitation services H24.
OMDB
- ICAO: OMDB
- Name: Dubai Intl
- Distance (NM): 61.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: No relevant information found for OMDB in provided search results; results reference OMAL (Al Ain) instead, which uses Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+4).
OMAD
- ICAO: OMAD
- Name: Al Bateen Executive
- Distance (NM): 63.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled flights; apply via GCAA or handler. No US CBP preclearance.
OMFJ
- ICAO: OMFJ
- Name: Fujairah Intl
- Distance (NM): 64.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration available. Landing permit may be required based on FAR type.
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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.
Active NOTAMs
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OMAL?
- The tower frequency at Al Ain Intl is 119.85 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OMAL?
- Al Ain Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does OMAL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Al Ain Intl (United Arab Emirates). Permit details for United Arab Emirates
- Does OMAL require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Al Ain Intl.
- Where is OMAL located?
- Al Ain Intl (OMAL) is located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
- What is the IATA code for OMAL?
- The IATA code for Al Ain Intl is AAN.
- Does OMAL have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Al Ain Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
- Is OMAL a port of entry?
- Yes, Al Ain Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.