Sharjah International Airport (SHJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Sharjah International Airport (IATA: SHJ · ICAO: OMSJ) is a large airport serving Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It lies at 25.3286° N, 55.5172° E, 111 ft (34 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sharjah International Airport
Sharjah International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Sharjah in United Arab Emirates. It is identified by the IATA code SHJ and the ICAO code OMSJ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sharjah International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4060 m (13320 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 111 ft (34 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 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 ≈ 4,060 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sharjah International Airport
Where is Sharjah International Airport located?
Sharjah International Airport is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 25.3286° N, 55.5172° E.
What is the airport code for Sharjah International Airport?
Sharjah International Airport has an IATA code of SHJ and an ICAO code of OMSJ.
How long is the runway at Sharjah International Airport?
Sharjah International Airport's longest runway is about 4060 m (13320 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sharjah International Airport have?
Sharjah International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sharjah International Airport a major airport?
Sharjah International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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