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Al Udeid Air Base (OTBH/XJD) — Ar Rayyan, Qatar

At a glance

Tower
125.5
Runways
16/34
Elevation
130 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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71% Data Complete 37 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 04:00Z
2026-10-172026-10-26
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: OTBH
  • Name: Al Udeid Air Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 25.1173
  • Longitude: 51.314999
  • Elevation: 130 ft
  • Country: Qatar
  • Municipality: Ar Rayyan
  • IATA Code: XJD
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Qatar
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

  • Designation: 16/34
  • Dimensions: 3750x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 125.500 MHz
  • Ground: 135.500 MHz
  • Operations: 28.145, 126.450 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 123.750 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Qatar Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 1d Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 72 hours (minimum)
  • Landing Lead Time: 72 hours (minimum); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require QCAA permit, typically processed within 48 hours.

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Active NOTAMs

M421/26
critical Upcoming
Only runway closed
LIVE FIRE OPERATIONAL TESTS WILL OCCUR 1500L-1800L AT AL UDEID AB. NO ARR/DEP DURING THIS TIME EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY/QRA ACFT
2026-10-29 12:00 UTC 2026-10-29 15:00 UTC
M0421/
critical Upcoming
Only runway closed
LIVE FIRE OPERATIONAL TESTS WILL OCCUR 1500L-1800L AT AL UDEID AB. NO ARR/DEP DURING THIS TIME EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY/QRA ACFT
2026-10-29 12:00 UTC 2026-10-29 15:00 UTC
M420/26
critical Upcoming
Only runway closed
LIVE FIRE OPERATIONAL TESTS WILL OCCUR 1500L-1800L AT AL UDEID AB. NO ARR/DEP DURING THIS TIME EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY/QRA ACFT
2026-10-28 12:00 UTC 2026-10-28 15:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at OTBH?
The tower frequency at Al Udeid Air Base is 125.5 MHz.
Does OTBH require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Al Udeid Air Base (Qatar). Permit details for Qatar
Where is OTBH located?
Al Udeid Air Base (OTBH) is located in Ar Rayyan, Qatar.
What is the IATA code for OTBH?
The IATA code for Al Udeid Air Base is XJD.
How long is the runway at OTBH?
The main runway at Al Udeid Air Base (16/34) measures 3750x45m.