Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
King Hussein International Airport
Aqaba, Al 'Aqaba Governorate (Jordan)
IATA: AQJ ICAO: OJAQ
Longest Active Runway
9,855 ft
3,004 meters
Field Elevation
175 ft
53 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
29.6116°, 35.0181°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#3 in Jordan
Among 4 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#1061 Worldwide
Top 14.0% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#4684 MSL
Top 64.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
-1.5%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: King Hussein International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,855 ft (3,004 m). It ranks as the #3 longest runway in Jordan and #1061 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,855 ft (3004m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ 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)