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Medium airport

Sir Bani Yas Airport

IATA XSBICAO OMBY🇦🇪 Sir Bani Yas
Coordinates
24.2836°N, 52.5803°E
Elevation
25 ft (8 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
AE-AZ
Time zone
Dubai(UTC+04:00)
Magnetic variation
2.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:26
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
19:21
Civil dusk
19:46

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 Sir Bani Yas Airport

Sir Bani Yas Airport

Sir Bani Yas Airport is an airport serving Sir Bani Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates. It has a single paved runway, not lighted, and 8,760’ long.

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
13 / 319,272 ft / 2,826 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OMAE FIRClass CFIR4500 ft MSLFL145
WESTERN ISLANDS CTRClass DCTRGND2000 ft MSL
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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle141 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sir Bani Yas Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sir Bani Yas Airport?

The ICAO code for Sir Bani Yas Airport is OMBY, and its IATA code is XSB.

Where is Sir Bani Yas Airport located?

Sir Bani Yas Airport is medium airport located in Sir Bani Yas, United Arab Emirates, at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Sir Bani Yas Airport have?

Sir Bani Yas Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,272 ft / 2,826 m.

Which airlines fly to Sir Bani Yas Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sir Bani Yas Airport include VRG Linhas Aereas (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sir Bani Yas Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Sir Bani Yas Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sir Bani Yas Airport in?

Sir Bani Yas Airport is in the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sir Bani Yas Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sir Bani Yas 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 Sir Bani Yas Airport?

The nearest airport to Sir Bani Yas Airport is Jebel Dhanna Airport (OMAJ), about 6 nm to the sse, followed by Al Hamra Auxiliary Airport and Delma Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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