Fujairah International Airport (OMFJ)
Large airport · Fujairah, Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Airport data
| Name | Fujairah International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OMFJ |
| IATA | FJR |
| Elevation | 152 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°6'30" E 56°19'41" 25.10841, 56.32806 |
| Location | Fujairah, Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11R/29L | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fujairah International Airport at a glance
Fujairah International Airport is a large airport in Fujairah, Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates, known to airline systems as FJR. The field elevation of 152 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OMFJ 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, 11R/29L, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11R points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OMFJ 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 Fujairah International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | OMRK | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Sharjah International Airport | OMSJ | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Suhar International Airport | OOSH | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Al Minhad Air Base | OMDM | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Dubai International Airport | OMDB | 98 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fujairah International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 152 ft field elevation of Fujairah International 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 Fujairah International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fujairah International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fujairah International Airport is OMFJ, and its IATA code is FJR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fujairah International Airport above sea level?
Fujairah International Airport sits at an elevation of 152 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fujairah International Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.1084, 56.3281 — in Fujairah, Fujairah Emirate, United Arab Emirates, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, about 68 km away.
Does OMFJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OMFJ 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 Fujairah International Airport?
Fujairah International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11R/29L, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.