Al Dhafra Air Base (OMAM)
Medium airport · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Airport data
| Name | Al Dhafra Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OMAM |
| IATA | DHF |
| Elevation | 77 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°14'54" E 54°32'52" 24.24820, 54.54770 |
| Location | Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 13L/31R | 12,012 ft (3661 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 12,012 ft (3661 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Al Dhafra Air Base at a glance
Al Dhafra Air Base is a medium airport in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, known to airline systems as DHF. The field elevation of 77 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OMAM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 13L/31R — offers 12,012 ft (3661 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13L points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OMAM 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 Al Dhafra Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sas Al Nakheel Air Base | OMNK | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Al Bateen Executive Airport | OMAD | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Zayed International Airport | OMAA | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | OMDW | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Al Ain International Airport | OMAL | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Dhafra Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 77 ft field elevation of Al Dhafra Air Base 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 12 airports and airfields we list for United Arab Emirates — 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 Al Dhafra Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Al Dhafra Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Al Dhafra Air Base is OMAM, and its IATA code is DHF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Dhafra Air Base above sea level?
Al Dhafra Air Base sits at an elevation of 77 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Al Dhafra Air Base located?
The airport lies at 24.2482, 54.5477 — in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sas Al Nakheel Air Base, about 22 km away.
Does OMAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OMAM 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 Al Dhafra Air Base?
Al Dhafra Air Base has 3 runways. The longest, 13L/31R, measures 12,012 ft (3661 m) with a ASP surface.