Regional airport · Ahmed Al Jaber, Kuwait

Ahmed Al Jaber AB

OKAJXIJ
Elevation
409 ft
Coordinates
28°56′N 47°48′E
Local time
Asia/Kuwait

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Field information

OKAJ runways, fuel & airport data

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

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Asia/Kuwait

  • Country

    Kuwait

    KW

  • Municipality

    Ahmed Al Jaber AB

  • Elevation

    409 ft

  • Position

    28.9348, 47.7919

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OKAJ.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ahmed Al Jaber AB (OKAJ / XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber, Kuwait, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OKAJ is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at OKAJ

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Kuwait

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Kuwait. Applicable permit lead times for Kuwait 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 Kuwait are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at OKAJ

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OKAJ

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OKAJ

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OKAJ: 28° 56′ 5″ N 47° 47′ 31″ E; elevation 409 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Ahmed Al Jaber

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OKAJ

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

Location

Where OKAJ sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ahmed Al Jaber AB — one desk for the whole trip.

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