Large airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Zayed International Airport
Zayed International Airport, also known as Abu Dhabi International Airport, is the primary international airport serving Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Its IATA code is AUH. Its ICAO code is OMAA. It has 2 runways, longest 13,471 ft (ASP). Elevation 88 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| IATA code | AUH |
| ICAO code | OMAA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 13,471 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 88 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 24.4410° N, 54.6492° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Zayed International Airport is known for
Zayed International Airport, also known as Abu Dhabi International Airport, is the primary international airport serving Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Official website: https://www.zayedinternationalairport.ae/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Zayed International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque · United Arab Emirates · 11.2 miles away
- Louvre Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · 16.9 miles away
- Burj Al Arab · United Arab Emirates · 58.9 miles away
- Burj Khalifa · United Arab Emirates · 65.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Zayed International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve · United Arab Emirates · 67.8 miles away
- Sharjah National Park · United Arab Emirates · 82.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zayed International Airport?
Zayed International Airport, also known as Abu Dhabi International Airport, is the primary international airport serving Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
What is the airport code for Zayed International Airport?
Zayed International Airport — its IATA code is AUH and its ICAO code is OMAA.
Where is Zayed International Airport located?
Zayed International Airport serves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 24.4410° N, 54.6492° E.
How high is Zayed International Airport?
Zayed International Airport sits at 88 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5226
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.