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Sharjah Intl (OMSJ/SHJ) — Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 118.600
- Runways
- 12/30
- Elevation
- 111 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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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 26
89 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 12:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
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: 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: OMAE
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Distance from City: 13.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 13320 X 197
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 95/F/A/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, PAPI
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I Rwy 12 LOC 108.550 MHz; VOR-DME SHJ
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: Rwy 12: ILS CAT I/D/3 ISRE 108.550 MHz. Width per AIP: 197 ft (60 m). FlightPlanDB baseline reports 148 ft; AIP value used.
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Frequencies
- Tower: 118.600 MHz
- Ground: 121.870 MHz
- Operations: 124.900 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 124.900 MHz; Tower 118.600 MHz (H24); Ground 121.870 MHz; ATIS 122.400 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 122.400 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Sharjah Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operations. Control tower H24. UTC+4 (no DST observed).
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +971 6 558 1111
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: +971 6 558 1011
- Website: https://www.sharjahairport.ae
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: Slots mandatory for commercial and IFR flights. PPR required for all non-scheduled and GA operations; apply 48-72 hrs prior.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs H24. Immigration H24. No US CBP Preclearance.
Fees
- Landing Fee: AED 80.00 per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: AED 25.00 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% UAE VAT.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: Available H24. Brands: AIRBP, SHELL.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Landing permit required for non-scheduled GA flights; apply via UAE GCAA or handling agent 48-72 hrs prior.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: Maximum wingspan: 65 m. ARFF Category 9. No de-icing available. Airport operates H24.
Alternates
OMDB
- ICAO: OMDB
- Name: Dubai Intl
- Distance (NM): 9.5
- 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).
OMRK
- ICAO: OMRK
- Name: Ras Al Khaimah Intl
- Distance (NM): 28.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Customs, Immigration, Agriculture available.
OMDW
- ICAO: OMDW
- Name: Al Maktoum Intl
- Distance (NM): 32.4
- 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.
OMFJ
- ICAO: OMFJ
- Name: Fujairah Intl
- Distance (NM): 45.7
- 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): 64.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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
A2572/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 12/30 CLSD DUE MAINT.
2026-08-18 06:00 UTC
2026-11-10 07:00 UTC
A3302/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 12/2026 WEF 26 NOV 2026
FLT PROCEDURES AMD
ATS COM FAC ADDED
RWY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS REMARKS AMD
APN AND TWY DATA AMD
APCH AND RWY LGT REMARKS AMD
OTHER LGT, SRY PWR SUPPLY AMD
LCA TFC REGULATIONS AMD
SHARJAH CTC DETAILS AMD
CHARTS AMD.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A2881/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
BIRD ACT REPORTED ON FINAL APCH RWY 12/30.
PILOTS TO EXER CTN.
2026-09-15 07:00 UTC
2026-12-12 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OMSJ?
- The tower frequency at Sharjah Intl is 118.600 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). Permit details for United Arab Emirates
- Is customs available at OMSJ?
- Yes, customs at Sharjah Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does OMSJ require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Sharjah Intl.
- Where is OMSJ located?
- Sharjah Intl (OMSJ) is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
- What is the IATA code for OMSJ?
- The IATA code for Sharjah Intl is SHJ.
- Does OMSJ have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Sharjah Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
- Is OMSJ a port of entry?
- Yes, Sharjah Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.