Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (IATA: XIJ · ICAO: OKAJ) is a medium-sized airport serving Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait. It lies at 28.9348° N, 47.7919° E, 409 ft (125 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ahmed Al Jaber AB in Kuwait. It is identified by the IATA code XIJ and the ICAO code OKAJ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
The field elevation is 409 ft (125 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kuwait International Airport (KWI) about 37 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
Where is Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base located?
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base is located in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait. Its coordinates are 28.9348° N, 47.7919° E.
What is the airport code for Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base?
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base has an IATA code of XIJ and an ICAO code of OKAJ.
Is Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base a major airport?
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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