International hub · Aqaba, Jordan

Aqaba/King Hussein International

OJAQAQJ
Elevation
175 ft
Coordinates
29°37′N 35°01′E
Local time
Asia/Amman

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Field information

OJAQ runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Aqaba/King Hussein International (OJAQ/AQJ) has one runway, 01/19, 9,855 ft (3,004 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at OJAQ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Amman

  • Country

    Jordan

    JO

  • Municipality

    Aqaba

  • Elevation

    175 ft

  • Position

    29.6116, 35.0181

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · OJAQ

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
01/199,855 ft (3,004 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OJAQ.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Aqaba/King Hussein International (OJAQ / AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OJAQ is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at OJAQ

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Jordan

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Jordan. Applicable permit lead times for Jordan are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Jordan are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at OJAQ

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at OJAQ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OJAQ

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OJAQ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OJAQ

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OJAQ: 29° 36′ 42″ N 35° 1′ 5″ E; elevation 175 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Aqaba

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Aqaba. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OJAQ.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OJAQ

    Support for freighter operations into OJAQ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where OJAQ sits in the network

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