Dubai Intl (OMDB/DXB) — Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Intl (OMDB/DXB) serves Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (12L/30R, 12R/30L). Field elevation is 62 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: OMDB
- Name: Dubai Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 25.2528
- Longitude: 55.364399
- Elevation: 62 ft
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Municipality: Dubai
- IATA Code: DXB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: OMAE
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Distance from City: 4.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12L/30R
- Designation: 12L/30R
- Dimensions: 14275 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB (30R), ILS CAT I (12L), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 12R/30L
- Designation: 12R/30L
- Dimensions: 14590 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II (30L), ILS CAT I (12R), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
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Frequencies
- Tower: 119.050 MHz
- Ground: 118.350 MHz
- Operations: 126.020 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 124.450 MHz
- ATIS: 126.275 MHz
Operation Hours
Dubai Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Dubai International Airport (OMDB) operates 24 hours daily. Local timezone: Asia/Dubai (UTC+4)
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +971 4 504 2990
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +97145042990
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://dubaiairports.ae
- Remarks: No phone numbers found in provided search results. Official website identified as Dubai Airports (operator of OMDB). DCAA site at https://www.dcaa.gov.ae also relevant but no contacts extracted. Need AIP/eAIP or detailed directories for phones.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: Dubai International Airport Operations: [email protected] or +971-4-218-4382; Slots via Slot Coordination Ltd: [email protected] or +44-20-8568-0888
- Remarks: Slots mandatory for all peak-hour IFR movements (0630-0930, 1300-1600, 1800-2000 UTC). Historic slots protected. Apply 3 days to 6 months in advance.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AED 15-25 per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 4 hours free for international; then AED 5-15 per tonne per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AED
- Remarks: Search results mention high parking costs on airport-controlled ramps at OMDB compared to GA ramps, but no specific amounts or formulas for landing, parking, passenger, or overflight fees provided. Slots are required and landing permits may be needed for private flights.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available at OMDB; multiple FBOs listed including Jet Aviation, Execujet Middle East, Mixjet Flight Support, ASE-UAE, Click Aviation Network, Link Aero Trading Agency
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available at OMDB
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: No relevant information found for OMDB in provided search results; results reference OMAL (Al Ain) instead, which uses Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+4).
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 4
- Remarks: Max wingspan: 80
Alternates
OMSJ
- ICAO: OMSJ
- Name: Sharjah Intl
- Distance (NM): 9.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled GA flights; apply via UAE GCAA or handling agent 48-72 hrs prior.
OMDW
- ICAO: OMDW
- Name: Al Maktoum Intl
- Distance (NM): 24.1
- 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.
OMRK
- ICAO: OMRK
- Name: Ras Al Khaimah Intl
- Distance (NM): 37.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Customs, Immigration, Agriculture available.
OMFJ
- ICAO: OMFJ
- Name: Fujairah Intl
- Distance (NM): 52.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Customs and immigration available. Landing permit may be required based on FAR type.
OMAL
- ICAO: OMAL
- Name: Al Ain Intl
- Distance (NM): 61.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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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 OMDB?
- The tower frequency at Dubai Intl is 119.05 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OMDB?
- Dubai Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does OMDB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Dubai Intl (United Arab Emirates).
- Where is OMDB located?
- Dubai Intl (OMDB) is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- What is the IATA code for OMDB?
- The IATA code for Dubai Intl is DXB.
- How long is the runway at OMDB?
- The main runway at Dubai Intl (12L/30R) measures 14275 X 197.
- Does OMDB have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Dubai Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 12L/30R, 12R/30L.
- Is OMDB a port of entry?
- Yes, Dubai Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.