Airports / United Arab Emirates / AUH
Zayed International Airport.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 88 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
OMAA
IATA AUH
4
Operators based
88
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.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sas Al Nakheel Air Base (AE-0221), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Zayed International Airport (OMAA / AUH) is a large commercial airport serving Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The field lies at an elevation of 88 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Etihad Airways, Falcon Aviation Services, and Maximus Air Cargo base aircraft at AUH, 4 in all. Useful alternates include Sas Al Nakheel Air Base (AE-0221, 7 nm), Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI, 10 nm), and Al Dhafra Air Base (DHF, 13 nm). AUH offers 2 runways, the longest 13,471-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates destination guide. The airport is also known as Abu Dhabi International Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AUH, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
OMAA
IATA
AUH
FAA / Local
OMAA
Elevation
88 ft
Coordinates
24.4410° N · 54.6492° 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 United Arab Emirates fields
state range 14–869 ft
At 88 ft, AUH sits lower than 50% of the 12 United Arab Emirates fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 13,471 ft
- 13R/31L13,471 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13L/31R13,451 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,471 ft
AUH's 13,471 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.
- 7nmAE-0221Sas Al Nakheel Air BaseSas Al Nakheel
- 10nmAZIAl Bateen Executive AirportAbu Dhabi
- 13nmDHFAl Dhafra Air Base
- 39nmDWCAl Maktoum International AirportDubai(Jebel Ali)
- 53nmNHDAl Minhad Air BaseDubai
- 54nmAANAl Ain International AirportAl Ain
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapOMAA · Zayed International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AUH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,529 nm | 13h 15m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,799 nm | 13h 53m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,957 nm | 14h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,148 nm | 14h 42m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,310 nm | 15h 4m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,488 nm | 15h 29m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,561 nm | 15h 39m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,643 nm | 15h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AUH?
- Zayed International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,471 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 AUH?
- Zayed International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 13,471 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at AUH?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Zayed International Airport as a home base, including Etihad Airways, Falcon Aviation Services, Maximus Air Cargo. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to AUH?
- The closest alternate is Sas Al Nakheel Air Base (AE-0221), about 7 nm away, followed by Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) at 10 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AUH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 15m (5,529 nm), Boston about 13h 53m (5,799 nm), New York about 14h 15m (5,957 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.