Sir Bani Yas Airport (OMBY)
Medium airport · Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Airport data
| Name | Sir Bani Yas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OMBY |
| IATA | XSB |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°17'1" E 52°34'49" 24.28361, 52.58028 |
| Location | Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,272 ft (2826 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Sir Bani Yas Airport at a glance
Sir Bani Yas Airport is a medium airport in Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, known to airline systems as XSB. The field elevation of 25 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OMBY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 9,272 ft (2826 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OMBY 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 Sir Bani Yas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamad International Airport | OTHH | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Doha International Airport | OTBD | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Al Udeid Air Base | OTBH | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Al Bateen Executive Airport | OMAD | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Sas Al Nakheel Air Base | OMNK | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sir Bani Yas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 25 ft field elevation of Sir Bani Yas 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 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 Sir Bani Yas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sir Bani Yas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sir Bani Yas Airport is OMBY, and its IATA code is XSB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sir Bani Yas Airport above sea level?
Sir Bani Yas Airport sits at an elevation of 25 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sir Bani Yas Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.2836, 52.5803 — in Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hamad International Airport, about 147 km away.
Does OMBY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OMBY 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 Sir Bani Yas Airport?
Sir Bani Yas Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,272 ft (2826 m) with a ASP surface.