Al Dhafra Air Base (DHF): Codes, Runways & Location
Al Dhafra Air Base (IATA: DHF · ICAO: OMAM) is a medium-sized airport in United Arab Emirates. It lies at 24.2482° N, 54.5477° E, 77 ft (23 m) above sea level.
Overview of Al Dhafra Air Base
Al Dhafra Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in United Arab Emirates. It is identified by the IATA code DHF and the ICAO code OMAM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Al Dhafra Air Base has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3661 m (12012 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: unk, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 77 ft (23 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sas Al Nakheel Air Base about 22 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,661 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Dhafra Air Base
Where is Al Dhafra Air Base located?
Al Dhafra Air Base is located in United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 24.2482° N, 54.5477° E.
What is the airport code for Al Dhafra Air Base?
Al Dhafra Air Base has an IATA code of DHF and an ICAO code of OMAM.
How long is the runway at Al Dhafra Air Base?
Al Dhafra Air Base's longest runway is about 3661 m (12012 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Al Dhafra Air Base have?
Al Dhafra Air Base has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with unk, asphalt surfacing.
Is Al Dhafra Air Base a major airport?
Al Dhafra Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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