Large airport · Dubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates
Al Maktoum International Airport
Located 37 kilometres (23 mi) southwest of the city of Dubai, it is the main part of Dubai South, a planned residential, commercial and logistics complex. Its IATA code is DWC. Its ICAO code is OMDW. It has 2 runways, longest 14,764 ft (ASPH). Elevation 114 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Dubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| IATA code | DWC |
| ICAO code | OMDW |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 14,764 ft (ASPH) |
| Elevation | 114 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 24.8962° N, 55.1624° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Al Maktoum International Airport is known for
Located 37 kilometres (23 mi) southwest of the city of Dubai, it is the main part of Dubai South, a planned residential, commercial and logistics complex.
History
Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central, is an international airport in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that opened on 27 June 2010.
Official website: https://dubaiairports.ae/corporate/our-story/dwc-dubai-world-central — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Al Maktoum International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Burj Al Arab · United Arab Emirates · 17.0 miles away
- Burj Khalifa · United Arab Emirates · 21.9 miles away
- Louvre Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · 54.0 miles away
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque · United Arab Emirates · 54.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Al Maktoum 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 · 30.4 miles away
- Sharjah National Park · United Arab Emirates · 37.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Al Maktoum International Airport?
Located 37 kilometres (23 mi) southwest of the city of Dubai, it is the main part of Dubai South, a planned residential, commercial and logistics complex.
What is the airport code for Al Maktoum International Airport?
Al Maktoum International Airport — its IATA code is DWC and its ICAO code is OMDW.
Where is Al Maktoum International Airport located?
Al Maktoum International Airport serves Dubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 24.8962° N, 55.1624° E.
What is the history of Al Maktoum International Airport?
Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central, is an international airport in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that opened on 27 June 2010.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#300320
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Maktoum_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.