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Al Maktoum Intl (OMDW/DWC) — Dubai, United Arab Emirates
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 04:00–19:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 118.62
- Runways
- 12/30, 13/31
- Elevation
- 114 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 29
96 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 55 on the ground · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-10-162026-10-29
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OMDW
- Name: Al Maktoum Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 24.896357
- Longitude: 55.161388
- Elevation: 114 ft
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Municipality: Dubai
- IATA Code: DWC
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: OMAE
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Distance from City: 20.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 14764 X 197
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB (30), ILS CAT I (12), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 6030 X 98
- Surface: asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
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Frequencies
- Tower: 118.620 MHz
- Ground: 118.720 MHz
- Operations: 122.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.470 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
04:00
–
19:00
Tuesday
04:00
–
19:00
Wednesday
04:00
–
19:00
Thursday
04:00
–
19:00
Friday
04:00
–
19:00
Saturday
04:00
–
19:00
Sunday
04:00
–
19:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Local hours: 0800-2300 (Asia/Dubai, UTC+4). Summer hours (Apr-Oct) 0800-2300 LT, winter 0700-2200 LT. Confirmed from UAE eAIP (GEN 2.2 Aerodrome Hours of Operation).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +971 4 224 5555
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +971 4 224 5555
- Website: https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/contact-information
- Remarks: Administration and airport authority phone from official Dubai Airports DWC contact page. No AIS, MET, health, or police phones found in results. FBO/handler contacts excluded.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: Level 3 fully coordinated airport; all flights require slots from ACL coordinator. ALL FLIGHTS PPR.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: No specific customs operating hours found for OMDW. Landing permits are required for both private non-revenue and charter operations at Al Maktoum Intl (OMDW).
Fees
- Landing Fee: 12.50 AED per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: 8.75 AED per metric ton per 24 hours
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AED
- Remarks: Landing fees apply to all aircraft. Parking fees charged after first 6 hours. Ground handling is mandatory at OMDW. Fees subject to 5% Municipal Tax.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Fuel types available at OMDW include JET A-1 (via AIRBP and SHELL brands), but current pricing data not available in search results
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: No AVGAS 100LL availability indicated at OMDW
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Airport timezone: UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai). No information on APIS/GENDEC requirements. No US CBP Preclearance available. No specific immigration details for OMDW.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: No VFR night operations. Restricted airspace nearby (Dubai FIR with ADIZ). No specific reverse thrust or engine run-up restrictions noted.
Alternates
OMDB
- ICAO: OMDB
- Name: Dubai Intl
- Distance (NM): 24.1
- 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).
OMSJ
- ICAO: OMSJ
- Name: Sharjah Intl
- Distance (NM): 32.4
- 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.
OMAA
- ICAO: OMAA
- Name: Abu Dhabi Intl
- Distance (NM): 38.9
- 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.
OMAL
- ICAO: OMAL
- Name: Al Ain Intl
- Distance (NM): 45.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
OMAD
- ICAO: OMAD
- Name: Al Bateen Executive
- Distance (NM): 47.6
- 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.
Airport Services
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United Arab Emirates Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 1d
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Landing Lead Time: 3 business days (recommended); minimum 48 working hours
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require GCAA authorization. Handlers typically arrange permits within 24-48h.
Active NOTAMs
A3299/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 12/2026 WEF 26 NOV 2026
FLT PROCEDURES AMD
MAG VAR/ANNUAL CHANGE AMD
CHARTS AMD.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A3406/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 12/30 CLSD DUE MAINT.
REF OMDW AD 2.12 RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS REMARKS.
2026-11-02 11:00 UTC
2026-11-30 20:45 UTC
A3000/26
caution
Obstacle
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 11/2026 WEF 29 OCT 2026
AD OBSTACLES LGT AMD
LOW VIS OPS FOR EFTA AMD.
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
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- What are the operating hours of OMDW?
- Al Maktoum Intl operates from 04:00 to 19:00.
- What is the tower frequency at OMDW?
- The tower frequency at Al Maktoum Intl is 118.62 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OMDW?
- Al Maktoum Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does OMDW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Al Maktoum Intl (United Arab Emirates). Permit details for United Arab Emirates
- Does OMDW require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Al Maktoum Intl.
- Where is OMDW located?
- Al Maktoum Intl (OMDW) is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- What is the IATA code for OMDW?
- The IATA code for Al Maktoum Intl is DWC.
- Does OMDW have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Al Maktoum Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
- Is OMDW a port of entry?
- Yes, Al Maktoum Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.