SHJ Airport Code, Sharjah International Airport
SHJ is the IATA code for Sharjah International Airport, the main international gateway for Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Airlines and booking systems use SHJ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OMSJ. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 25.33° N, 55.52° E.
What is the Sharjah airport code?
The airport code for Sharjah International Airport is SHJ. 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 OMSJ, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 171 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code OMSJ begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
Where is SHJ?
Sharjah International Airport serves Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is close to sea level at 111 ft (34 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at SHJ
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 13,320 ft (4.06 km), designated 12/30.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Sharjah?
The IATA airport code for Sharjah International Airport in Sharjah is SHJ. Its ICAO code is OMSJ.
What is the 3-letter code for Sharjah?
The 3-letter IATA code for Sharjah International Airport in Sharjah is SHJ.
What airport is SHJ?
SHJ is Sharjah International Airport, located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
What country is SHJ in?
SHJ (Sharjah International Airport) is in United Arab Emirates.
Where is SHJ airport located?
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, at coordinates 25.3286, 55.5172.
What is the ICAO code for Sharjah International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sharjah International Airport is OMSJ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SHJ.
What is the difference between SHJ and OMSJ?
SHJ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OMSJ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Sharjah International Airport.
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