King Hussein International Airport (AQJ): Codes, Runways & Location
King Hussein International Airport (IATA: AQJ · ICAO: OJAQ) is a large airport serving Aqaba, Jordan. It lies at 29.6116° N, 35.0181° E, 175 ft (53 m) above sea level.
Overview of King Hussein International Airport
King Hussein International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Aqaba in Jordan. It is identified by the IATA code AQJ and the ICAO code OJAQ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
King Hussein International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3004 m (9855 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 175 ft (53 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ramon International Airport (ETM) about 13 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 ≈ 3,004 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about King Hussein International Airport
Where is King Hussein International Airport located?
King Hussein International Airport is located in Aqaba, Jordan. Its coordinates are 29.6116° N, 35.0181° E.
What is the airport code for King Hussein International Airport?
King Hussein International Airport has an IATA code of AQJ and an ICAO code of OJAQ.
How long is the runway at King Hussein International Airport?
King Hussein International Airport's longest runway is about 3004 m (9855 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does King Hussein International Airport have?
King Hussein International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is King Hussein International Airport a major airport?
King Hussein International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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