Large airport · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport is the primary international airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic as of 2025. Its IATA code is DXB. Its ICAO code is OMDB. It has 2 runways, longest 14,590 ft (ASP). Elevation 62 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| IATA code | DXB |
| ICAO code | OMDB |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 14,590 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 62 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 25.2498° N, 55.3710° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Dubai International Airport is known for
Dubai International Airport is the primary international airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic as of 2025.
History
Dubai International Airport is the primary international airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic as of 2025.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Dubai International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Burj Khalifa · United Arab Emirates · 7.1 miles away
- Burj Al Arab · United Arab Emirates · 13.8 miles away
- Louvre Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · 78.5 miles away
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque · United Arab Emirates · 80.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Dubai International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sharjah National Park · United Arab Emirates · 11.2 miles away
- Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve · United Arab Emirates · 33.7 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Dubai Seaplane Terminal
6.3 miles away
Sharjah International Airport
10.6 miles awayAl Minhad Air Base
15.4 miles awayAl Maktoum International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dubai International Airport?
Dubai International Airport is the primary international airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic as of 2025.
What is the airport code for Dubai International Airport?
Dubai International Airport — its IATA code is DXB and its ICAO code is OMDB.
Where is Dubai International Airport located?
Dubai International Airport serves Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 25.2498° N, 55.3710° E.
What is the history of Dubai International Airport?
Dubai International Airport is the primary international airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic as of 2025.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5235
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.