Dubai International Airport
OMDB / DXB
Runways, frequencies and reference data for Dubai International Airport, Dubai. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- OMDB
- IATA
- DXB
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Reference point
- 25°15'10.0"N 55°21'52.0"E
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 2.0° E
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 2
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12R/30L | 4,447 m (14,590 ft) | 60 m | ASPHALT | 12R 121° T30L 301° T |
| 12L/30R | 4,351 m (14,275 ft) | 60 m | ASPHALT | 12L 121° T30R 301° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | — | 124.9 MHz | — |
| APP | DUBAI DIRECTOR | 120.25 MHz | — |
| APP | DUBAI DIRECTOR | 127.9 MHz | — |
| APP | DUBAI DIRECTOR | 124.675 MHz | — |
| APP | DUBAI DIRECTOR | 121.025 MHz | — |
| APP | MINHAD APPROACH | 122.5 MHz | — |
| APP | AL MAKTOUM RADAR | 126.025 MHz | — |
| APP | AL MAKTOUM RADAR | 124.025 MHz | — |
| TWR | DUBAI TOWER | 118.75 MHz | — |
| TWR | DUBAI TOWER | 119.55 MHz | — |
| TWR | DUBAI TOWER | 119.05 MHz | — |
| TWR | DUBAI TOWER | 126.775 MHz | — |
| GND | DUBAI GROUND | 118.35 MHz | — |
| GND | DUBAI GROUND | 121.65 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | H24 |
| Customs and immigration | H24 |
| Health and sanitation | H24 |
| AIS briefing office | H24 |
| ATS reporting office (ARO) | H24 |
| MET briefing office | H24 |
| Fuelling | H24 |
| Handling | H24 |
| Security | H24 |
| De-icing | H24 |
Everything else about OMDB is in the app
- 38 official charts (ADC, AOC, APDC, IAC, PATC, SID), opened in-app
- Full AIP AD 2 text for OMDB: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at OMDB: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
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Frequently asked
How many runways does Dubai International Airport (OMDB) have?
OMDB has 2 runways: 12R/30L, 12L/30R. The longest, 12R/30L, 4,447 m (14,590 ft).
What is the elevation of OMDB?
The aerodrome elevation of Dubai International Airport is 62 ft.
What is the tower frequency at OMDB?
Dubai International Airport tower (DUBAI TOWER) is on 118.75 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the OMDB airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable OMDB airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points, and opens the 38 official charts published in the AIP. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.