Large airport · Aqaba, Jordan
King Hussein International Airport
King Hussein International Airport is a large airport serving Aqaba, Jordan. Its IATA code is AQJ. Its ICAO code is OJAQ. It has 1 runway, longest 9,855 ft (ASP). Elevation 175 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Aqaba, Jordan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | AQJ |
| ICAO code | OJAQ |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,855 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 175 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 29.6116° N, 35.0181° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
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National parks near this airport
National parks close to King Hussein International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Makhtesh Ramon National Park · Israel · 67.9 miles away
- Dana Biosphere Reserve · Jordan · 81.5 miles away
- Saint Katherine Protectorate · Egypt · 97.0 miles away
- Eshkol National Park · Israel · 121.4 miles away
- Mujib Biosphere Reserve · Jordan · 131.9 miles away
- Ras Muhammad National Park · Egypt · 136.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for King Hussein International Airport?
King Hussein International Airport — its IATA code is AQJ and its ICAO code is OJAQ.
Where is King Hussein International Airport located?
King Hussein International Airport serves Aqaba, Jordan. Its coordinates are 29.6116° N, 35.0181° E.
How high is King Hussein International Airport?
King Hussein International Airport sits at 175 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5214
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqaba_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.




