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Sharjah Intl

Sharjah Intl (OMSJ/SHJ) serves Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 111 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: OMSJ
  • Name: Sharjah Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 25.3286
  • Longitude: 55.5172
  • Elevation: 111 ft
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • Municipality: Sharjah
  • IATA Code: SHJ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Dubai
  • Distance from City: 18.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 13320 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (30), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.600 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 122.400 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: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx AED 12-20 per tonne
  • Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then AED 3-8 per tonne per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: AED
  • Remarks: Sharjah International. Sharjah Airport Authority sets fees. Significant cargo/freighter hub.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Competitive pricing for cargo operators.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival per UAE policy.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. 24-hour operations. Heavy cargo traffic overnight.

Alternates

OMDB

  • ICAO: OMDB
  • Name: Dubai Intl
  • Distance (NM): 9.5
  • 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.

OMRK

  • ICAO: OMRK
  • Name: Ras Al Khaimah Intl
  • Distance (NM): 28.5
  • 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.

OMDW

  • ICAO: OMDW
  • Name: Al Maktoum Intl
  • Distance (NM): 32.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ facilities. Separate GA terminal with dedicated processing.

OMFJ

  • ICAO: OMFJ
  • Name: Fujairah Intl
  • Distance (NM): 45.7
  • 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.

OMAL

  • ICAO: OMAL
  • Name: Al Ain Intl
  • Distance (NM): 64.3
  • 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.

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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.

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Nearby Airports

OMDB Dubai Intl 9 NM OMUQ Umm Al Quwain Airport 17 NM OMDM Al Minhad Air Base 20 NM OMRJ Jazirah Airport 25 NM OMRK Ras Al Khaimah Intl 29 NM OMDW Al Maktoum Intl 32 NM OMRS Al Saqr Field 35 NM OIBA Abu Musa Island Airport 42 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at OMSJ?
The tower frequency at Sharjah Intl is 118.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at OMSJ?
Sharjah Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does OMSJ require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Sharjah Intl (United Arab Emirates).
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