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Hamad International Airport

Doha, Ad-Dawhah Municipality (Qatar)

IATA: DOH ICAO: OTHH

Longest Active Runway

15,912 ft

4,850 meters

Field Elevation

13 ft

4 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

25.2731°, 51.6081°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#3 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#6 of 7558

Top <0.1% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Qatar)

#1 in QA

#1 of 3 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+59.1%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Hamad International Airport's longest active runway measures 15,912 ft (4,850 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #3. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #6 worldwide (Top <0.1%) and #1 nationally in Qatar.

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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Hamad International Airport (DOH)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Hamad International Airport is an opulent, ultra-modern marvel of aeronautical engineering built partially on reclaimed Arabian Gulf waters. Its dual parallel runways are among the longest and widest in the world, designed to eliminate any payload restrictions caused by severe summer thermal lift decay. DOH operates around the clock with dual independent CAT IIIb autoland systems, seamlessly connecting flights across six continents.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments

Dual parallel runways: 16L/34R (15,912 ft / 4,850 m) and 16R/34L (14,000 ft / 4,250 m).

Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities

Opened in April 2014 replacing the older Doha International Airport (DIA). Expanded significantly for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the tropical indoor garden concourse 'The Orchard'.

Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role

Global mega-hub of Qatar Airways, positioned 161 NM southeast of Kuwait (KWI) and 160 NM northwest of Dubai (DXB).

Data Nuances & Operational Quirks

Runway 16L/34R at 15,912 ft is among the longest commercial runways on Earth, engineered specifically so fully loaded Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft can take off in 45°C+ summer desert heat.

📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) · State of Qatar Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

Verification Methodology →

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Hamad International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 13 ft (4 m MSL) in Doha. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Global mega-hub of Qatar Airways, positioned 161 NM southeast of Kuwait (KWI) and 160 NM northwest of Dubai (DXB). Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 2 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Doha International Airport (DIA) located 2.4 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 15,912 ft (4,850 m)

Hamad International Airport's active flight strips comprise 16L/34R (15,912 ft), 16R/34L (13,944 ft). With a longest active threshold of 15,912 ft (4,850 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
16L/34R	15,912 ft (4850m)	197 ft (60m)	`Asphalt`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
16R/34L	13,944 ft (4250m)	197 ft (60m)	`Asphalt`	✅ 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
Doha International Airport (Doha)	`DIA`	2.4 NM (4.4 km)	15,000 ft	✅ Lighted
Bahrain International Airport (Manama)	`BAH`	79.5 NM (147.2 km)	12,979 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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