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Sharjah International Airport · Sharjah

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
111 ft / 34 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 13,320 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sharjah International Airport (OMSJ), located in Sharjah, 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 111 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
Sharjah International Airport
ICAO / IATA
OMSJ / SHJ
Municipality
Sharjah
Country
Region
AE-SH — Sharjah Emirate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
111 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,320 ft / 4,060 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 122° / 302°
RWY 12 (122°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (302°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: I-SHJ | CRS: 304°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP
124.67 MHz
ATIS ATIS
122.40 MHz
Ground to Ground Ground
121.88 MHz
TWR TWR
118.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OMDBILS
Dubai International Airport
18 km / 9 nm
OMDM
Al Minhad Air Base
37 km / 20 nm
OMRK
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
53 km / 29 nm
OMDWILS
Al Maktoum International Airport
60 km / 32 nm
OIBA
Abu Musa Island Airport
78 km / 42 nm

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