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Medium airport

Al Dhafra Air Base

IATA DHFICAO OMAM
Coordinates
24.2482°N, 54.5477°E
Elevation
77 ft (23 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AE-AZ
Time zone
Dubai(UTC+04:00)
Magnetic variation
2.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
19:13
Civil dusk
19:38

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 Al Dhafra Air Base

Al Dhafra Air Base

Al Dhafra Air Base is a military installation in the United Arab Emirates. The base is located approximately 20 mi (32 km) south of Abu Dhabi, and is operated by the United Arab Emirates Air Force.

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

Live weather

OMAM

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 31UnkUnlitOpen
13R / 31L12,012 ft / 3,661 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
13L / 31R12,012 ft / 3,661 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAL DHAFRA ARR/DEP124.500 MHz
ACPDRACO OPS123.450 MHz
APPABU DHABI APP124.400 MHz
GNDGND119.600 MHz
OPSBASS OPS26.450 MHz
PMSVPMSV/CP30.835 MHz
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OMAE FIRClass CFIR4500 ft MSLFL145
ABU DHABI CTA I CENTRALClass CCTA1500 ft MSLFL155
OMR 54 SHAHEENSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Al Dhafra Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Al Dhafra Air Base?

The ICAO code for Al Dhafra Air Base is OMAM, and its IATA code is DHF.

Where is Al Dhafra Air Base located?

Al Dhafra Air Base is medium airport located in United Arab Emirates, at an elevation of 77 ft (23 m).

How many runways does Al Dhafra Air Base have?

Al Dhafra Air Base has 3 runways, the longest being 12,012 ft / 3,661 m.

What time zone is Al Dhafra Air Base in?

Al Dhafra Air Base is in the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Al Dhafra Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Al Dhafra Air Base is approximately 2.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Al Dhafra Air Base?

The nearest airport to Al Dhafra Air Base is Sas Al Nakheel Air Base (AE-0221), about 11.7 nm to the n, followed by Al Bateen Executive Airport and Zayed International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Al Dhafra Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.