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OMDW

Al Maktoum International Airport · Jebel Ali

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
114 ft / 35 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATIS 126.47 MHz ()
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW), located in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 114 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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 Maktoum International Airport
ICAO / IATA
OMDW / DWC
Municipality
Jebel Ali
Country
Region
AE-DU — Dubai Emirate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
114 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 14,764 ft / 4,500 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 120° / 300°
RWY 12 (120°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-DWC | CRS: 120°
RWY 30 (300°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-AMK | CRS: 300°
Runway 13 / 31
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,030 ft / 1,838 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: asphalt
Heading: 121° / 301°
RWY 13 (121°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (301°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATC backup
118.72 MHz
ATIS
126.47 MHz
Ground Al Maktoum Ground
118.38 MHz
Tower Al Maktoum Tower
118.63 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OMDM
Al Minhad Air Base
25 km / 14 nm
OMDBILS
Dubai International Airport
45 km / 24 nm
OMSJILS
Sharjah International Airport
60 km / 32 nm
OMAAILS
Zayed International Airport
72 km / 39 nm
AE-0221
Sas Al Nakheel Air Base
82 km / 45 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026