Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Zayed International Airport
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate (United Arab Emirates)
IATA: AUH ICAO: OMAA
Longest Active Runway
13,471 ft
4,106 meters
Field Elevation
88 ft
27 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
24.4410°, 54.6492°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#3 in United Arab Emirates
Among 12 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#71 Worldwide
Top 0.9% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#5376 MSL
Top 73.8% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+34.7%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Zayed International Airport's longest active runway measures 13,471 ft (4,106 m). It ranks as the #3 longest runway in United Arab Emirates and #71 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13R/31L | 13,471 ft (4106m) | 197 ft (60m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 13L/31R | 13,451 ft (4100m) | 197 ft (60m) | 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 | 39.1 NM (72.4 km) | 14,764 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Al Ain International Airport (Al Ain) | AAN | 53.6 NM (99.3 km) | 13,123 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Dubai International Airport (Dubai) | DXB | 62.5 NM (115.8 km) | 14,590 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) | SHJ | 71.2 NM (131.9 km) | 13,320 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (Ras Al Khaimah) | RKT | 99.4 NM (184.1 km) | 12,336 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Fujairah International Airport (Fujairah) | FJR | 99.9 NM (185 km) | 10,007 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)