International hub · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai International

OMDBDXB
Elevation
62 ft
Coordinates
25°15′N 55°22′E
Local time
Asia/Dubai

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Field information

OMDB runways, fuel & airport data

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

Dubai International (OMDB/DXB) has 2 runways; the longest, 12R/30L, is 14,590 ft (4,447 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at OMDB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Dubai

  • Country

    United Arab Emirates

    AE

  • Municipality

    Dubai

  • Elevation

    62 ft

  • Position

    25.2498, 55.3710

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 10

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · OMDB

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
12R/30L14,590 ft (4,447 m)197 ftasphaltLighted
12L/30R14,275 ft (4,351 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OMDB.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Dubai International (OMDB / DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OMDB 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 OMDB

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – United Arab Emirates

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

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at OMDB

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OMDB

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OMDB

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OMDB: 25° 14′ 59″ N 55° 22′ 16″ E; elevation 62 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Dubai

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OMDB

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

Location

Where OMDB sits in the network

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