Al Udeid Air Base (XJD): Codes, Runways & Location
Al Udeid Air Base (IATA: XJD · ICAO: OTBH) is a medium-sized airport serving Ar Rayyan, Qatar. It lies at 25.1173° N, 51.3150° E, 130 ft (40 m) above sea level.
Overview of Al Udeid Air Base
Al Udeid Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ar Rayyan in Qatar. It is identified by the IATA code XJD and the ICAO code OTBH. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Al Udeid Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3750 m (12303 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 130 ft (40 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Doha International Airport (DIA) about 30 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 ≈ 3,750 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Udeid Air Base
Where is Al Udeid Air Base located?
Al Udeid Air Base is located in Ar Rayyan, Qatar. Its coordinates are 25.1173° N, 51.3150° E.
What is the airport code for Al Udeid Air Base?
Al Udeid Air Base has an IATA code of XJD and an ICAO code of OTBH.
How long is the runway at Al Udeid Air Base?
Al Udeid Air Base's longest runway is about 3750 m (12303 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Al Udeid Air Base have?
Al Udeid Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Al Udeid Air Base a major airport?
Al Udeid Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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