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Al Ain International Airport

IATA AANICAO OMAL🇦🇪 Al Ain
Coordinates
24.2617°N, 55.6092°E
Elevation
869 ft (265 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
AE-AZ
Time zone
Dubai(UTC+04:00)
Magnetic variation
2° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
05:59
Sunset
18:41
Civil dusk
19:04

About 12h 42m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Al Ain International Airport

Al Ain International Airport

Al Ain International Airport is an airport located 8 nautical miles west-northwest of Al Ain in the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It was opened on 31 March 1994.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

OMAL

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 1913,123 ft / 4,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.850 MHz
GNDGND129.150 MHz
TWRTWR119.850 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OMAE FIRClass CFIR4500 ft MSLFL145
ABU DHABI CTA IV EASTClass CCTA2000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
AL AIN CTRClass DCTRGND4000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Arab Emirates airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: NW (from about 315°), on 11% of observations, averaging 9 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan78%1,302 ft
Feb77%1,695 ft
Mar77%2,229 ft
Apr86%2,950 ft
May82%3,479 ft
Jun75%4,025 ft
Jul64%4,243 ft
Aug62%4,139 ft
Sep81%3,672 ft
Oct83%2,942 ft
Nov82%2,170 ft
Dec81%1,591 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,3024,243 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Al Ain International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Al Ain International Airport?

The ICAO code for Al Ain International Airport is OMAL, and its IATA code is AAN.

Where is Al Ain International Airport located?

Al Ain International Airport is large airport located in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, at an elevation of 869 ft (265 m).

How many runways does Al Ain International Airport have?

Al Ain International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 13,123 ft / 4,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Al Ain International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Al Ain International Airport include Air India Express, Shaheen Air International (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Al Ain International Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Al Ain International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Al Ain International Airport in?

Al Ain International Airport is in the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Al Ain International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Al Ain International Airport is approximately 2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Al Ain International Airport?

The nearest airport to Al Ain International Airport is Camp Falaj Hazzaa Airfield (AE-0065), about 7.3 nm to the se, followed by Buraimi Airport and Emirates Falcons Aeroclub Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Al Ain International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.