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OMDM

Al Minhad Air Base · Dubai

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
165 ft / 50 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.55 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
09/27 · 12,970 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Al Minhad Air Base (OMDM), located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 165 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Al Minhad Air Base
ICAO / IATA
OMDM / NHD
Municipality
Dubai
Country
Region
AE-DU — Dubai Emirate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
165 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,970 ft / 3,953 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 89° / 269°
RWY 09 (89°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (269°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
122.50 MHz
GND GND
121.92 MHz
TWR TWR
118.55 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OMDBILS
Dubai International Airport
25 km / 14 nm
OMDWILS
Al Maktoum International Airport
25 km / 14 nm
OMSJILS
Sharjah International Airport
37 km / 20 nm
OMRK
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
87 km / 47 nm
OMAL
Al Ain International Airport
89 km / 48 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026