Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
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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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#593 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#1,061 of 7558
Top 14.0% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Jordan)
#3 of 3 in JO
#3 of 4 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
-1.5%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 AQJ in numbers: 9,855 ft longest runway · #593 of 650 published · #1,061 of 7,558 worldwide (top 14.0%) · #3 in Jordan.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Lowland Aerodrome (<2,000 ft)
AQJ lies at 53 m (175 ft), #390 of 650 published airports by elevation and 35.5 percentile among 7,558 worldwide. It is 2,220 ft below the Jordan median (2,395 ft, 3 airports); ADJ is highest at 2,555 ft, 2,380 ft higher than AQJ.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
No published neighbour with a paved runway of 5,000 ft or more within 100 NM of AQJ. Nearest published airport: Neom Bay Airport (NUM), 102 NM, 12,326 ft (2,471 ft longer than AQJ); 13 within 250 NM.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 9,855 ft (3,004 m)
AQJ runway: 01/19 9,855 × 148 ft asphalt (asp). National standing: #3 of 3 in Jordan; AMM leads by 2,153 ft (12,008 ft). −1.5% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,855 ft (3004 m / 3.004 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →