Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): Codes, Runways & Location
Al Maktoum International Airport (IATA: DWC · ICAO: OMDW) is a large airport serving Dubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates. It lies at 24.8962° N, 55.1624° E, 114 ft (35 m) above sea level.
Overview of Al Maktoum International Airport
Al Maktoum International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Dubai(Jebel Ali) in United Arab Emirates. It is identified by the IATA code DWC and the ICAO code OMDW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Al Maktoum International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4500 m (14764 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 surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 114 ft (35 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) about 25 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 ≈ 4,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Maktoum International Airport
Where is Al Maktoum International Airport located?
Al Maktoum International Airport is located in Dubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 24.8962° N, 55.1624° E.
What is the airport code for Al Maktoum International Airport?
Al Maktoum International Airport has an IATA code of DWC and an ICAO code of OMDW.
How long is the runway at Al Maktoum International Airport?
Al Maktoum International Airport's longest runway is about 4500 m (14764 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Al Maktoum International Airport have?
Al Maktoum International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Al Maktoum International Airport a major airport?
Al Maktoum International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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