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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Qatar / DOH
Large airport · DOH
Hamad International Airport.
Doha, Qatar · 13 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
66,908 ratings
0
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Doha, QatarELEV 13 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
66,908
Google reviews
ratings on Google
13
Field elevation
feet above sea level
2
Nearest alternate
nm to DIA
Field standing
2 nm
To the nearest alternate
Doha International Airport (DIA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Hamad International Airport (OTHH / DOH) sits in Doha, Qatar, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 13 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
DOH has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Doha International Airport (DIA, 2 nm), Al Udeid Air Base (XJD, 18 nm), and Sheik Isa Air Base (OBBS, 67 nm). DOH offers 2 runways, the longest 15,912-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Doha, Qatar destination guide. The airport is also known as New Doha International Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from DOH, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The variety of dining options and retail stores is impressive, offering everything from quick snacks to premium shopping.”
Ramakrishnan Rathinavel5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are courteous, professional, and always ready to help, whether it’s at security, immigration, or the information counters.”
Ramakrishnan Rathinavel5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
OTHH
IATA
DOH
FAA / Local
OTHH
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
25.2731° N · 51.6081° 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
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 15,912 ft
- 16L/34R15,912 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16R/34L13,944 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 15,912 ft
DOH's 15,912 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.
- 2nmDIADoha International AirportDoha
- 18nmXJDAl Udeid Air BaseAr Rayyan
- 67nmOBBSSheik Isa Air BaseSitrah
- 79nmBAHBahrain International AirportManama
- 80nmXSBSir Bani Yas AirportSir Bani Yas
- 99nmDHAKing Abdulaziz Air BaseDhahran
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapOTHH · Hamad International Airport · Doha, Qatar
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DOH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,511 nm | 13h 13m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,658 nm | 13h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,816 nm | 13h 56m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,008 nm | 14h 22m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,187 nm | 14h 47m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,429 nm | 15h 21m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,429 nm | 15h 21m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,559 nm | 15h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DOH?
- Hamad International Airport's longest paved runway is 15,912 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 DOH?
- Hamad International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 15,912 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DOH?
- The closest alternate is Doha International Airport (DIA), about 2 nm away, followed by Al Udeid Air Base (XJD) at 18 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DOH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 13m (5,511 nm), Boston about 13h 33m (5,658 nm), New York about 13h 56m (5,816 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.