Doha International Airport (OTBD)
Large airport · Doha, Ad-Dawhah Municipality, Qatar
Airport data
| Name | Doha International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OTBD |
| IATA | DIA |
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°15'34" E 51°33'56" 25.25943, 51.56553 |
| Location | Doha, Ad-Dawhah Municipality, Qatar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 15,000 ft (4572 m) | 151 ft | ASP | Yes |
Doha International Airport at a glance
Doha International Airport is a large airport in Doha, Ad-Dawhah Municipality, Qatar, known to airline systems as DIA. The field elevation of 35 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OTBD 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, 15/33, offers 15,000 ft (4572 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OTBD 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 Doha International 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 | 5 km (3 NM) |
| Al Udeid Air Base | OTBH | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Sheik Isa Air Base | OBBS | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Bahrain International Airport | OBBI | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Sir Bani Yas Airport | OMBY | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Doha International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 35 ft field elevation of Doha 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 3 airports and airfields we list for Qatar — 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 Doha International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Doha International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Doha International Airport is OTBD, and its IATA code is DIA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Doha International Airport above sea level?
Doha International Airport sits at an elevation of 35 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Doha International Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.2594, 51.5655 — in Doha, Ad-Dawhah Municipality, Qatar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hamad International Airport, about 5 km away.
Does OTBD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OTBD 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 Doha International Airport?
Doha International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 15,000 ft (4572 m) with a ASP surface.