Dubai International Airport (DXB): Codes, Runways & Location
Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB · ICAO: OMDB) is a large airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It lies at 25.2498° N, 55.3710° E, 62 ft (19 m) above sea level.
Overview of Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Dubai in United Arab Emirates. It is identified by the IATA code DXB and the ICAO code OMDB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Dubai International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4447 m (14590 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 62 ft (19 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) about 17 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 ≈ 4,447 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dubai International Airport
Where is Dubai International Airport located?
Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 25.2498° N, 55.3710° E.
What is the airport code for Dubai International Airport?
Dubai International Airport has an IATA code of DXB and an ICAO code of OMDB.
How long is the runway at Dubai International Airport?
Dubai International Airport's longest runway is about 4447 m (14590 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Dubai International Airport have?
Dubai International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Dubai International Airport a major airport?
Dubai International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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