Al Minhad Air Base (NHD): Codes, Runways & Location
Al Minhad Air Base (IATA: NHD · ICAO: OMDM) is a medium-sized airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It lies at 25.0268° N, 55.3662° E, 165 ft (50 m) above sea level.
Overview of Al Minhad Air Base
Al Minhad Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Dubai in United Arab Emirates. It is identified by the IATA code NHD and the ICAO code OMDM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Al Minhad Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3953 m (12970 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 165 ft (50 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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 ≈ 3,953 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Minhad Air Base
Where is Al Minhad Air Base located?
Al Minhad Air Base is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 25.0268° N, 55.3662° E.
What is the airport code for Al Minhad Air Base?
Al Minhad Air Base has an IATA code of NHD and an ICAO code of OMDM.
How long is the runway at Al Minhad Air Base?
Al Minhad Air Base's longest runway is about 3953 m (12970 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Al Minhad Air Base have?
Al Minhad Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Al Minhad Air Base a major airport?
Al Minhad Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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