Doha Intl (OTBD/DIA) — Doha, Qatar
Doha Intl (OTBD/DIA) serves Doha, Qatar. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 37 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: OTBD
- Name: Doha Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 25.261101
- Longitude: 51.565102
- Elevation: 37 ft
- Country: Qatar
- Municipality: Doha
- IATA Code: DIA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: OTBD
- Timezone: Asia/Qatar
- Distance from City: 6.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 14993 X 151
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 60/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: HIRL, centerline, ALS CAT I (RWY15), ALS CAT II/III (RWY33), PAPI both ends
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I (108.5 RWY15), ILS CAT II/III (109.5 RWY33), DVOR/DME DIA 112.4, NDB WK 323
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY15), ILS CAT II/III (RWY33), RNP LNAV/VNAV, RNP LNAV
- Remarks: Displaced threshold RWY15: 750m. LDA RWY15: 3820m. PAPI RWY15: 3.5deg, PAPI RWY33: 3.0deg. Fire cat 9 (cat 10 on 45min request). Ref temp 42.3C. Mag var 2.6E.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.900 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: 121.100 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.725 MHz
- ATIS: 126.450 MHz
Operation Hours
Doha Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operations. All services H24 including customs, immigration, AIS, ATS. Fueling and handling on prior notification. Control zone SFC-2500ft, Class D. Transition altitude 13000ft.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +974 40107715
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +974 40103999
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.dohahamadairport.com
- Remarks: AOCC Duty Manager (H24): +974 40103999. Fax: +974 40101010. Disabled aircraft removal: +974 40184500 / +974 40184977. Email: [email protected]. Handling by Qatar Aviation Services (QAS).
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: Qatar Slot Coordination — Phone: +974 40103974 / +974 40103975 / +974 40103976; Email: [email protected]
- Remarks: Slot coordinated airport. Slots must be applied prior to arrival. A-CDM operations with TOBT/TSAT procedures for all departures. Landing permit required.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 customs and immigration. Full port of entry.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Up to 7,000 kg MTOW: QAR 85 flat rate; 7,001-136,000 kg: QAR 150 fixed + QAR 13 per 1,000 kg; Over 136,000 kg: QAR 300 fixed + QAR 14 per 1,000 kg
- Parking Fee: 10% of landing charge per 24 hours. First 2 hours free.
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: QAR
- Remarks: Joint civil/military airport. Handling by Qatar Aviation Services (QAS).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Available H24 on prior notification to fuel provider. Supplied by Qatar Jet Fuel Company.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Available only at Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC).
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full port of entry. APIS required. Landing permit required for all flights. Visa on arrival for many nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. 24-hour operations. State-of-the-art ATC and airport infrastructure. One of the world's best-rated airports. Slot coordination required.
Alternates
OTHH
- ICAO: OTHH
- Name: Hamad Intl
- Distance (NM): 2.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ H24. Landing permit required from Qatar CAA (min 2 business days lead time). E-gates available for departures/arrivals. Immigration: +974 44621386
OBBI
- ICAO: OBBI
- Name: Bahrain Intl
- Distance (NM): 78.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ H24. eVisa available for many nationalities.
Airport Services
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Qatar Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours (minimum)
- Landing Lead Time: 72 hours (minimum); 5 business days recommended
Private flights require QCAA permit, typically processed within 48 hours.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OTBD?
- The tower frequency at Doha Intl is 118.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OTBD?
- Doha Intl offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does OTBD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Doha Intl (Qatar).
- Is customs available at OTBD?
- Yes, customs at Doha Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does OTBD require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required at Doha Intl.
- Where is OTBD located?
- Doha Intl (OTBD) is located in Doha, Qatar.
- What is the IATA code for OTBD?
- The IATA code for Doha Intl is DIA.
- How long is the runway at OTBD?
- The main runway at Doha Intl (15/33) measures 14993 X 151.
- Does OTBD have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Doha Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 15/33.
- Is OTBD a port of entry?
- Yes, Doha Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.