Al Maktoum International Airport is a large airport serving Dubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates. Its IATA code is DWC and its ICAO code is OMDW. The airport lies at an elevation of 114 ft (35 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 14,764 ft (4,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Dubai time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DWC
- ICAO code
- OMDW
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 114 ft (35 m)
- Coordinates
- 24.8962, 55.1624
- Time zone
- Asia/Dubai
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 14,764 ft · 4,500 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,030 ft · 1,838 m | 98 ft · 30 m | asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Al Maktoum International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai International Airport | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 45 km · 28 mi |
| SHJ Sharjah International Airport | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 60 km · 37 mi |
| AUH Zayed International Airport | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 72 km · 45 mi |
| AAN Al Ain International Airport | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | 84 km · 52 mi |
| AEU Abu Musa Island Airport | Abu Musa, Iran | 110 km · 68 mi |
| RKT Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | 112 km · 70 mi |
| FJR Fujairah International Airport | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | 120 km · 75 mi |
| OHS Suhar International Airport | Suhar, Oman | 158 km · 98 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DWC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 45 | 28 | 24 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,213 | 1,375 | 1,195 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,042 | 1,890 | 1,643 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,859 | 3,019 | 2,624 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,252 | 3,263 | 2,836 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,513 | 3,426 | 2,977 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,853 | 3,637 | 3,160 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,885 | 3,657 | 3,177 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,369 | 3,957 | 3,439 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,973 | 4,954 | 4,305 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,021 | 6,848 | 5,951 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,042 | 7,483 | 6,502 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,185 | 7,572 | 6,580 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,230 | 7,600 | 6,604 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,437 | 8,350 | 7,256 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,352 | 8,918 | 7,749 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATC backup | 118.725 | |
| ATIS | 126.470 | |
| Ground | Al Maktoum Ground | 118.375 |
| Tower | Al Maktoum Tower | 118.625 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Al Maktoum International Airport?
The IATA code of Al Maktoum International Airport is DWC and its ICAO code is OMDW.
Where is Al Maktoum International Airport located?
Al Maktoum International Airport is in Dubai(Jebel Ali), Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates, at 24.8962, 55.1624.
What time zone is Al Maktoum International Airport in?
Al Maktoum International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Dubai. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Al Maktoum International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 14,764 ft (4,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Al Maktoum International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Dubai International Airport (DXB), about 45 km (28 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.