4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Visited Ras Al Khaimah International Airport a few days back, and it was a smooth and hassle-free experience.”
Farrukh Qureshi5★ on Google
Airports / United Arab Emirates / RKT
Large airport · RKT
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates · 102 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
2,666 ratings
0
Operators based
102
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab EmiratesELEV 102 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
2,666
Google reviews
ratings on Google
102
Field elevation
feet above sea level
29
Nearest alternate
nm to SHJ
Field standing
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (OMRK / RKT) sits in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 102 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list RKT as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 29 nm), Fujairah International Airport (FJR, 37 nm), and Khasab Airport (KHS, 37 nm). The field has a single 12,336-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from RKT are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from RKT to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is positioning itself as a key regional player with future plans including a dedicated VIP terminal.”
RAZAK KOTTARATH5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Infrastructure: Features a 3,760-meter runway capable of accommodating all aircraft types.”
RAZAK KOTTARATH5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
OMRK
IATA
RKT
FAA / Local
OMRK
Elevation
102 ft
Coordinates
25.6135° N · 55.9388° 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 102 ft, RKT sits higher than 50% of the 12 United Arab Emirates fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,336 ft
- 16/3412,336 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,336 ft
RKT's 12,336 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 29nmSHJSharjah International AirportSharjah
- 37nmFJRFujairah International AirportFujairah
- 37nmKHSKhasab AirportKhasab
- 38nmDXBDubai International AirportDubai
- 47nmNHDAl Minhad Air BaseDubai
- 51nmAEUAbu Musa Island AirportAbu Musa
Location
Open the full mapOMRK · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport · Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RKT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,446 nm | 13h 4m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,785 nm | 13h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,941 nm | 14h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,132 nm | 14h 40m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,280 nm | 15h 0m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,420 nm | 15h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,538 nm | 15h 36m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,587 nm | 15h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RKT?
- Ras Al Khaimah International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,336 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 RKT?
- Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,336 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RKT?
- The closest alternate is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), about 29 nm away, followed by Fujairah International Airport (FJR) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RKT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 4m (5,446 nm), Boston about 13h 51m (5,785 nm), New York about 14h 13m (5,941 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.