XIJ Airport Code, Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
XIJ is the IATA airport code for Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, a regional airport serving Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, OKAJ.
What airport is XIJ?
XIJ is the IATA airport code for Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait. The same airport has the ICAO code OKAJ.
Its ICAO code OKAJ begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
| IATA airport code | XIJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | OKAJ |
| Airport | Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base |
| City | Ahmed Al Jaber AB |
| Country | Kuwait |
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Where is XIJ airport located?
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) is in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait, at coordinates 28.9348, 47.7919.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 28.93° N, 47.79° E. It is close to sea level at 409 ft (125 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base?
The IATA code for Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base in Ahmed Al Jaber AB is XIJ. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Ahmed Al Jaber AB?
The 3-letter IATA code for Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base in Ahmed Al Jaber AB is XIJ.
What is the ICAO code for Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base?
The ICAO code for Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base is OKAJ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code XIJ.
What is the difference between XIJ and OKAJ?
XIJ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OKAJ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base.
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