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Hamad International Airport

IATA DOHICAO OTHH🇶🇦 Doha
Coordinates
25.2731°N, 51.6081°E
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
QA-DA
Time zone
Qatar(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:50
Sunrise
05:14
Sunset
17:57
Civil dusk
18:21

About 12h 44m 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 Hamad International Airport

Hamad International Airport

Hamad International Airport is an international airport in Qatar, and the home base of the national flag carrier airline, Qatar Airways. Located east of the capital, Doha, it replaced the nearby Doha International Airport as Qatar's principal and main national airport and one of the busiest airports in the Middle East.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16L / 34R15,912 ft / 4,850 m197 ftAsphaltLightedOpen
16R / 34L13,944 ft / 4,250 m197 ftAsphaltLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATIS128.850 MHz
D-ATIS126.850 MHz
DOHA APP RADAR121.100 MHz
HAMAD TERM INFO126.850 MHz
HAMAD Tower118.525 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Passenger servicesComfort facilitiesAirport updates

Hamad International Airport is currently welcoming passengers as flight operations resume.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (115)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DOHA TMA 3Class CTMA4500 ft MSLFL150
DOHA TMA 1AClass CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
DOHA TMA 1Class CTMA2500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
DOHA CTRClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
CRA1.6 nm236°Compulsory
RDS5.1 nm269°Compulsory
THM5.4 nm240°Compulsory
HZM7 nm301°Compulsory
ASP8.9 nm266°Compulsory
ZUL9.3 nm248°Compulsory
SOF14.7 nm303°Compulsory
ALF15 nm300°Compulsory
SPT17.8 nm196°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
The Torch Doha1,043 ft59 ft
Kempinski Residences & Suites830 ft33 ft
Palm Tower 2804 ft36 ft
Palm Tower 1804 ft36 ft
Al Darwish Tower755 ft36 ft
Sinyar Tower755 ft49 ft
Al Faisal Tower745 ft49 ft
Intercontinental Hotel West Bay722 ft56 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hamad International Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇶🇦 More airports in Qatar📘 Flying in Qatar: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hamad International Airport?

The ICAO code for Hamad International Airport is OTHH, and its IATA code is DOH.

Where is Hamad International Airport located?

Hamad International Airport is large airport located in Doha, Qatar, at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m).

How many runways does Hamad International Airport have?

Hamad International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 15,912 ft / 4,850 m.

Which airlines fly to Hamad International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Hamad International Airport include Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air France, Air India Express, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, among 41 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Hamad International Airport?

Historical data lists 115 nonstop destinations from Hamad International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Hamad International Airport in?

Hamad International Airport is in the Asia/Qatar time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hamad International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hamad International Airport is approximately 2.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hamad International Airport?

The nearest airport to Hamad International Airport is Doha International Airport (DIA), about 2.4 nm to the wsw, followed by Mesaleed Airfield and Al Udeid Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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