International hub · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Sharjah International

OMSJSHJ
Elevation
111 ft
Coordinates
25°20′N 55°31′E
Local time
Asia/Dubai

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Field information

OMSJ runways, fuel & airport data

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

Sharjah International (OMSJ/SHJ) has one runway, 12/30, 13,320 ft (4,060 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. 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 OMSJ, 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

    Sharjah

  • Elevation

    111 ft

  • Position

    25.3286, 55.5172

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · OMSJ

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
12/3013,320 ft (4,060 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OMSJ.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sharjah International (OMSJ / SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OMSJ 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 OMSJ

  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 OMSJ

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OMSJ

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OMSJ

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OMSJ: 25° 19′ 43″ N 55° 31′ 2″ E; elevation 111 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sharjah

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OMSJ

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

Location

Where OMSJ sits in the network

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