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Sharjah International Airport

IATA SHJICAO OMSJ🇦🇪 Sharjah
Coordinates
25.3286°N, 55.5172°E
Elevation
111 ft (34 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
AE-SH
Time zone
Dubai(UTC+04:00)
Magnetic variation
2.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:11
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
19:12
Civil dusk
19:37

About 13h 35m 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 Sharjah International Airport

Sharjah International Airport

Sharjah International Airport is an international airport located 7 nautical miles east-southeast of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is spread over an area of 15,200,000 m2. It is the 3rd busiest airport in the country as well as the 10th busiest airport in the Middle East. It has one runway, and is the only airport in Sharjah capable of international flights as of 2025. By 2027, it is expected to increase its capacity to 25 million passengers annually.

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

Live weather

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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
12 / 30▸ displaced13,320 ft / 4,060 m197 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APP124.675 MHz
ATISATIS122.400 MHz
Ground to GroundGround121.875 MHz
TWRTWR118.600 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Home Check-inCar RentalsLost & FoundDining

Sharjah Airport provides various passenger services including home check-in and car rentals.

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

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (76)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OMAE FIRClass CFIR4500 ft MSLFL145
DUBAI CTA IClass CCTA1500 ft MSLFL155
DUBAI CTRClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
SHARJAH CTRClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
MBZ 3 - NORTH AClass GRMZGND1500 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
Conqueror Tower295 ft20 ft
Ajman Independent Studios108 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇦🇪 More airports in United Arab Emirates📘 Flying in the United Arab Emirates: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sharjah International Airport?

The ICAO code for Sharjah International Airport is OMSJ, and its IATA code is SHJ.

Where is Sharjah International Airport located?

Sharjah International Airport is large airport located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, at an elevation of 111 ft (34 m).

How many runways does Sharjah International Airport have?

Sharjah International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 13,320 ft / 4,060 m.

Which airlines fly to Sharjah International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sharjah International Airport include Air Arabia, Air India Express, Air India Limited, Airlines Of Tasmania, Egyptair, Jet Airways, among 15 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sharjah International Airport?

Historical data lists 76 nonstop destinations from Sharjah International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sharjah International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sharjah International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sharjah International Airport 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 Sharjah International Airport?

The nearest airport to Sharjah International Airport is Dubai International Airport (DXB), about 9.2 nm to the wsw, followed by Nad Al Sheba Airport and Al Minhad Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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