Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Al Ain International Airport
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate (United Arab Emirates)
IATA: AAN ICAO: OMAL
Longest Active Runway
13,123 ft
4,000 meters
Field Elevation
869 ft
265 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
24.2617°, 55.6092°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#5 in United Arab Emirates
Among 12 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#119 Worldwide
Top 1.8% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#2572 MSL
Top 36.6% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+31.2%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Al Ain International Airport's longest active runway measures 13,123 ft (4,000 m). It ranks as the #5 longest runway in United Arab Emirates and #119 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 13,123 ft (4000m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai(Jebel Ali)) | DWC | 45.2 NM (83.7 km) | 14,764 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi) | AUH | 53.6 NM (99.3 km) | 13,471 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Suhar International Airport (Suhar) | OHS | 56.1 NM (103.9 km) | 13,173 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Dubai International Airport (Dubai) | DXB | 60.7 NM (112.4 km) | 14,590 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Fujairah International Airport (Fujairah) | FJR | 64.2 NM (118.9 km) | 10,007 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) | SHJ | 64.3 NM (119.1 km) | 13,320 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (Ras Al Khaimah) | RKT | 83.1 NM (153.9 km) | 12,336 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)