Sas Al Nakheel Air Base
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 13h 30m 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 Sas Al Nakheel Air Base
Sas Al Nakheel Air Base is a medium airport in Sas Al Nakheel, United Arab Emirates. It sits at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m). It observes Asia/Dubai local time. The nearest airport is Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), about 3.2 nm to the wsw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(7)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABU DHABI CTA II WEST | Class C | CTA | 1500 ft MSL | FL155 |
| OMAE FIR | Class C | FIR | 4500 ft MSL | FL145 |
| ABU DHABI CTA I CENTRAL | Class C | CTA | 1500 ft MSL | FL155 |
| ABU DHABI CTR | Class D | CTR | GND | 1500 ft MSL |
| AL BATEEN CTR | Class D | CTR | GND | 1500 ft MSL |
| SAS AL NAKHL MATZ | Class G | ATZ | GND | 1500 ft MSL |
| OMR 54 SHAHEEN | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Arab Emirates airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landmark | 1,063 ft | 43 ft | — |
| Sky Tower | 958 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Sun Tower | 810 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 591 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 499 ft | 26 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 489 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 472 ft | 23 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 472 ft | 33 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sas Al Nakheel Air Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sas Al Nakheel Air Base located?
Sas Al Nakheel Air Base is medium airport located in Sas Al Nakheel, United Arab Emirates, at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m).
What time zone is Sas Al Nakheel Air Base in?
Sas Al Nakheel Air Base is in the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sas Al Nakheel Air Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sas Al Nakheel Air Base is approximately 2.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sas Al Nakheel Air Base?
The nearest airport to Sas Al Nakheel Air Base is Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), about 3.2 nm to the wsw, followed by Zayed International Airport and Futaysi Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sas Al Nakheel Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.