AQJ Airport Code, King Hussein International Airport
AQJ is the IATA airport code for King Hussein International Airport, the main international gateway for Aqaba, Jordan. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, OJAQ.
What airport is AQJ?
AQJ is the IATA airport code for King Hussein International Airport, in Aqaba, Jordan. The same airport has the ICAO code OJAQ.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2132 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code OJAQ begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
| IATA airport code | AQJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | OJAQ |
| Airport | King Hussein International Airport |
| City | Aqaba |
| Country | Jordan |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is AQJ airport located?
King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) is in Aqaba, Jordan, at coordinates 29.6116, 35.0181.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 29.61° N, 35.02° E. It is close to sea level at 175 ft (53 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at AQJ
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,855 ft (3.00 km), designated 01/19.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for King Hussein International Airport?
The IATA code for King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba is AQJ. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Aqaba?
The 3-letter IATA code for King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba is AQJ.
What is the ICAO code for King Hussein International Airport?
The ICAO code for King Hussein International Airport is OJAQ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code AQJ.
What is the difference between AQJ and OJAQ?
AQJ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OJAQ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, King Hussein International Airport.
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