Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (OJAM)
Large airport · Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
Airport data
| Name | Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OJAM |
| IATA | ADJ |
| Elevation | 2,555 ft (779 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°58'22" E 35°59'30" 31.97270, 35.99160 |
| Location | Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,745 ft (3275 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport at a glance
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport is a large airport in Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan, known to airline systems as ADJ. The field elevation of 2,555 ft (779 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OJAM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 10,745 ft (3275 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OJAM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Alia International Airport | OJAI | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Muwaffaq Salti Air Base | OJMS | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Bar Yehuda Airfield | LLMZ | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Ben Gurion International Airport | LLBG | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Ramat David Air Base | LLRD | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,555 ft field elevation of Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 5 airports and airfields we list for Jordan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport is OJAM, and its IATA code is ADJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport above sea level?
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport sits at an elevation of 2,555 feet (779 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.9727, 35.9916 — in Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Queen Alia International Airport, about 28 km away.
Does OJAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OJAM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport?
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 10,745 ft (3275 m) with a ASP surface.