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Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

IATA RKTICAO OMRK🇦🇪 Ras Al Khaimah
Coordinates
25.6135°N, 55.9388°E
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
AE-RK
Time zone
Dubai(UTC+04:00)
Magnetic variation
2.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:40
Civil dusk
19:04

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is an international airport located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The airport has two passenger terminal buildings as well as cargo, aircraft maintenance, and aviation training facilities.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 3412,336 ft / 3,760 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.600 MHz
TWRTWR118.250 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OMAE FIRClass CFIR4500 ft MSLFL145
RAS AL KHAIMAH CTAClass CCTA1500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
RAS AL KHAIMAH CTRClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
MBZ - JAZIRAHClass GRMZGND1400 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: S (from about 180°), on 14% of observations, averaging 5 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan77%367 ft
Feb75%638 ft
Mar77%1,064 ft
Apr83%1,732 ft
May86%2,360 ft
Jun75%2,976 ft
Jul67%3,246 ft
Aug67%3,123 ft
Sep70%2,610 ft
Oct73%1,913 ft
Nov78%1,183 ft
Dec80%654 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~3673,246 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
H=500 m26 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ras Al Khaimah International Airport?

The ICAO code for Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is OMRK, and its IATA code is RKT.

Where is Ras Al Khaimah International Airport located?

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is large airport located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, at an elevation of 102 ft (31 m).

How many runways does Ras Al Khaimah International Airport have?

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 12,336 ft / 3,760 m.

What time zone is Ras Al Khaimah International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is approximately 2.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ras Al Khaimah International Airport?

The nearest airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is Al Saqr Field (OMRS), about 8.4 nm to the n, followed by Jazirah Airport and Dibba Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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