Airports / Jordan / AMM
Queen Alia International Airport.
Amman, Jordan · 2,395 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
OJAI
IATA AMM
4
Operators based
2,395
Elevation ft
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Queen Alia International Airport (OJAI / AMM) sits in Amman, Jordan, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 2,395 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Arab Wings, Feroun Rose Private Jets, and Jordan Aviation are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ, 15 nm), Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ, 39 nm), and Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (OJMS, 41 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 12,008-foot paved runway, AMM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from AMM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Amman.
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Field capability
ICAO
OJAI
IATA
AMM
FAA / Local
OJAI
Elevation
2,395 ft
Coordinates
31.7226° N · 35.9932° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Jordan fields
state range 175–2,884 ft
At 2,395 ft, AMM sits lower than 40% of the 5 Jordan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,008 ft
- 08L/26R12,008 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08R/26L12,008 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,008 ft
AMM's 12,008 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 15nmADJMarka International (Amman Civil) AirportAmman
- 39nmMTZBar Yehuda AirfieldMasada
- 41nmOJMSMuwaffaq Salti Air BaseAl Azraq
- 59nmVTMNevatim Air BaseBeersheba
- 59nmTLVBen Gurion International AirportTel Aviv
- 60nmLLEKTel Nof Air BaseRehovot
Location
Open the full mapOJAI · Queen Alia International Airport · Amman, Jordan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AMM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,821 nm | 11h 37m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,978 nm | 11h 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,172 nm | 12h 26m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,222 nm | 12h 33m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,407 nm | 12h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,613 nm | 13h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,742 nm | 13h 45m |
| Miami (MIA) | 5,784 nm | 13h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AMM?
- Queen Alia International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,008 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AMM?
- Queen Alia International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,008 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at AMM?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Queen Alia International Airport as a home base, including Arab Wings, Feroun Rose Private Jets, Jordan Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to AMM?
- The closest alternate is Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ), about 15 nm away, followed by Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AMM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 11h 37m (4,821 nm), New York about 11h 59m (4,978 nm), Washington DC about 12h 26m (5,172 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.