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Medium airport

Al Minhad Air Base

IATA NHDICAO OMDM🇦🇪 Dubai
Coordinates
25.0268°N, 55.3662°E
Elevation
165 ft (50 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AE-DU
Time zone
Dubai(UTC+04:00)
Magnetic variation
2.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
19:11
Civil dusk
19:37

About 13h 32m 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 Minhad Air Base

Al Minhad Air Base

Al Minhad Air Base is a military installation in the United Arab Emirates. The base is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Dubai and is operated by the United Arab Emirates Air Force.

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

Live weather

OMDM

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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 2712,970 ft / 3,953 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP122.500 MHz
GNDGND121.925 MHz
TWRTWR118.550 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OMAE FIRClass CFIR4500 ft MSLFL145
DUBAI CTA VIIIClass CCTA5500 ft MSLFL155
DUBAI CTA IClass CCTA1500 ft MSLFL155
DUBAI CTA VIIIClass DCTA1500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
OMR 75 DUBAI MINHAD MATZSpecial useRestrictedGND1500 ft MSL
OMR 83 MILITARY ACTIVITY AREA 3Special useRestricted1000 ft MSL1500 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Address Downtown991 ft30 ft
Millenium Tower935 ft30 ft
Sidra Tower614 ft30 ft
Novotel Al Barsha604 ft26 ft
Al Warsan Tower377 ft36 ft
Get shisha328 ft23 ft
Obstacle279 ft23 ft
Obstacle279 ft26 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Al Minhad Air Base?

The ICAO code for Al Minhad Air Base is OMDM, and its IATA code is NHD.

Where is Al Minhad Air Base located?

Al Minhad Air Base is medium airport located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at an elevation of 165 ft (50 m).

How many runways does Al Minhad Air Base have?

Al Minhad Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 12,970 ft / 3,953 m.

What time zone is Al Minhad Air Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Al Minhad Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Al Minhad 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 Al Minhad Air Base?

The nearest airport to Al Minhad Air Base is Nad Al Sheba Airport (AE-0088), about 6.6 nm to the nw, followed by Skydive Dubai Airport and Dubai International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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