Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · United Arab Emirates

OMSJSHJ

Sharjah International Airport

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

ICAO

OMSJ

IATA

SHJ

Category

International Hub

Elevation

111 ft

Country

United Arab Emirates

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at OMSJ

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

OMSJ is listed in our network as an international hub with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

Sharjah International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9; airport category A as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at OMSJ

Fuel on record at Sharjah International Airport: Jet fuel. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 44″ N 55° 31′ 1″ E; elevation 111 ft; local time UTC+4.

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.

Cargo Operations at OMSJ

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

Field Information

Sharjah International Airport

Latitude
25° 19′ 44″ N
Longitude
55° 31′ 1″ E
ICAO code
OMSJ
IATA code
SHJ
Municipality
Sharjah
Timezone
UTC+4
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 9
Airport Category
A
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To SHJ?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for OMSJ.

Submit flight inquiry for OMSJ

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – OMSJ

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Sharjah International Airport?

The ICAO code is OMSJ and the IATA code is SHJ.

Is Jet A1 available at OMSJ?

Yes. Fuel on record at Sharjah International Airport is Jet fuel; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at OMSJ?

Sharjah International Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 9.

What time zone does OMSJ operate in?

Sharjah International Airport operates on UTC+4.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for OMSJ?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for OMSJ.