Sharjah International Airport is a large airport serving Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Its IATA code is SHJ and its ICAO code is OMSJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 111 ft (34 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 13,320 ft (4,060 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Dubai time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SHJ
- ICAO code
- OMSJ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 111 ft (34 m)
- Coordinates
- 25.3286, 55.5172
- Time zone
- Asia/Dubai
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 13,320 ft · 4,060 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sharjah International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai International Airport | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 17 km · 11 mi |
| RKT Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | 53 km · 33 mi |
| DWC Al Maktoum International Airport | Dubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates | 60 km · 37 mi |
| AEU Abu Musa Island Airport | Abu Musa, Iran | 78 km · 48 mi |
| FJR Fujairah International Airport | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | 85 km · 53 mi |
| KHS Khasab Airport | Khasab, Oman | 118 km · 73 mi |
| AAN Al Ain International Airport | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | 119 km · 74 mi |
| AUH Zayed International Airport | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 132 km · 82 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SHJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 17 | 11 | 9 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,166 | 1,346 | 1,169 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,035 | 1,886 | 1,639 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,848 | 3,012 | 2,618 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,243 | 3,258 | 2,831 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,502 | 3,419 | 2,971 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,829 | 3,622 | 3,147 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,835 | 3,626 | 3,151 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,428 | 3,994 | 3,471 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,918 | 4,920 | 4,275 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,004 | 6,838 | 5,942 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,035 | 7,478 | 6,498 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,211 | 7,588 | 6,594 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,234 | 7,602 | 6,606 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,393 | 8,322 | 7,232 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,330 | 8,904 | 7,737 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 124.675 | |
| ATIS | ATIS | 122.400 |
| Ground to Ground | Ground | 121.875 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sharjah International Airport?
The IATA code of Sharjah International Airport is SHJ and its ICAO code is OMSJ.
Where is Sharjah International Airport located?
Sharjah International Airport is in Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates, at 25.3286, 55.5172.
What time zone is Sharjah International Airport in?
Sharjah 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 Sharjah International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 13,320 ft (4,060 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sharjah International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Dubai International Airport (DXB), about 17 km (11 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.