Al Maktoum International Airport — Dubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai(Jebel Ali)) is DWC — its ICAO code is OMDW.
Distance & flight time from DWC
Al Maktoum International Airport
Al Maktoum International Airport, coded DWC, forms the centerpiece of the vast Dubai World Central development near Jebel Ali, envisioned as an eventual successor to the increasingly congested Dubai International Airport across town. Long-term plans call for DWC to grow into one of the largest airports on earth, though construction has proceeded in phases stretched across many years amid shifting economic conditions. In its current form, the facility already functions as a major air cargo hub, supporting Emirates SkyCargo operations and the logistics needs of the surrounding free zone and Jebel Ali Port. DWC also hosts the biennial Dubai Airshow, drawing aerospace executives and military delegations from around the world. Budget carrier flydubai and other airlines have gradually shifted routes there, previewing the larger passenger role the airport may eventually assume.
Runways at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 14764 ft (4500 m) | 197 ft (60 m) | ASPH |
| 13/31 | 6030 ft (1838 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | asphalt |
Radio frequencies for Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATC backup | 118.725 MHz | |
| ATIS | 126.47 MHz | |
| Ground | Al Maktoum Ground | 118.375 MHz |
| Tower | Al Maktoum Tower | 118.625 MHz |
Airports near Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
- Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) — 25.2 km (15.7 mi)
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 44.6 km (27.7 mi)
- Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) — 59.9 km (37.2 mi)
- Zayed International Airport (AUH) — 72.5 km (45.0 mi)
- Al Ain International Airport (AAN) — 83.8 km (52.1 mi)
- Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) — 88.1 km (54.7 mi)
- Al Dhafra Air Base (DHF) — 95.2 km (59.2 mi)
- Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU) — 109.7 km (68.2 mi)
DWC anchors the Dubai World Central zone near Jebel Ali Port, hosts the Dubai Airshow, and currently functions mainly as a cargo hub.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Al Maktoum International Airport?
The IATA code for Al Maktoum International Airport is DWC.
What is the ICAO code for Al Maktoum International Airport?
The ICAO code for Al Maktoum International Airport is OMDW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.