RunwayAl Ain International Airport
Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
Elevation & Atmospheric Density
Positioned at 869 ft (265 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.
Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
Within its 100 NM cluster of 7 neighboring aerodromes, Al Ain International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) lies just 45.2 NM away with a 14,764 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.
Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll
With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (4,000 m) and paved surface engineering, Al Ain International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 13,123 ft (4000m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai(Jebel Ali)) | DWC | 45.2 NM (83.7 km) | 14,764 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi) | AUH | 53.6 NM (99.3 km) | 13,471 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Suhar International Airport (Suhar) | OHS | 56.1 NM (103.9 km) | 13,173 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Dubai International Airport (Dubai) | DXB | 60.7 NM (112.4 km) | 14,590 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Fujairah International Airport (Fujairah) | FJR | 64.2 NM (118.9 km) | 10,007 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) | SHJ | 64.3 NM (119.1 km) | 13,320 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (Ras Al Khaimah) | RKT | 83.1 NM (153.9 km) | 12,336 ft | ✅ Lighted |