Al Minhad Air Base (OMDM)
Medium airport · Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Airport data
| Name | Al Minhad Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OMDM |
| IATA | NHD |
| Elevation | 165 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°1'36" E 55°21'58" 25.02680, 55.36620 |
| Location | Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 12,970 ft (3953 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Al Minhad Air Base at a glance
Al Minhad Air Base is a medium airport in Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates, known to airline systems as NHD. The field elevation of 165 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OMDM 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, 09/27, offers 12,970 ft (3953 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OMDM 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 Minhad Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport | OMDB | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | OMDW | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Sharjah International Airport | OMSJ | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | OMRK | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Al Ain International Airport | OMAL | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Minhad Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 165 ft field elevation of Al Minhad 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 Minhad Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Al Minhad Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Al Minhad Air Base is OMDM, and its IATA code is NHD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Minhad Air Base above sea level?
Al Minhad Air Base sits at an elevation of 165 feet (50 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 Minhad Air Base located?
The airport lies at 25.0268, 55.3662 — in Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dubai International Airport, about 25 km away.
Does OMDM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OMDM 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 Minhad Air Base?
Al Minhad Air Base has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 12,970 ft (3953 m) with a ASP surface.