DXB Airport Code, Dubai International Airport
DXB is the IATA code for Dubai International Airport, the main international gateway for Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Airlines and booking systems use DXB, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OMDB. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 25.25° N, 55.37° E.
What is the Dubai airport code?
The airport code for Dubai International Airport is DXB. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code OMDB, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It ranks among the busiest airports in the world by scheduled connections, sitting at number 19 in our dataset. Its ICAO code OMDB begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
Where is DXB?
Dubai International Airport serves Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is close to sea level at 62 ft (19 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at DXB
It has 2 runways. The longest is 14,590 ft (4.45 km), designated 12R/30L.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Dubai?
The IATA airport code for Dubai International Airport in Dubai is DXB. Its ICAO code is OMDB.
What is the 3-letter code for Dubai?
The 3-letter IATA code for Dubai International Airport in Dubai is DXB.
What airport is DXB?
DXB is Dubai International Airport, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
What country is DXB in?
DXB (Dubai International Airport) is in United Arab Emirates.
Where is DXB airport located?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at coordinates 25.24979, 55.37099.
What is the ICAO code for Dubai International Airport?
The ICAO code for Dubai International Airport is OMDB. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code DXB.
What is the difference between DXB and OMDB?
DXB is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OMDB is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Dubai International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Dubai and United Arab Emirates and the wider region:
Popular routes from DXB
Distance and typical flight time from Dubai International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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