RunwayAl Maktoum International Airport
Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
Elevation & Atmospheric Density
Positioned at 114 ft (35 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)
Al Maktoum International Airport serves as the primary heavy aerodrome in its regional cluster. Its longest runway (14,764 ft) exceeds all 7 qualifying commercial aerodromes within 100 NM, establishing it as the designated regional alternate and priority diversion threshold for widebody traffic encountering in-flight abnormalities.
Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll
With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (4,500 m) and paved surface engineering, Al Maktoum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 14,764 ft (4500m) | 197 ft (60m) | Asphalt (ASPH) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 13/31 | 6,030 ft (1838m) | 98 ft (30m) | asphalt | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport (Dubai) | DXB | 24.1 NM (44.6 km) | 14,590 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) | SHJ | 32.3 NM (59.8 km) | 13,320 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Zayed International Airport (Abu Dhabi) | AUH | 39.1 NM (72.4 km) | 13,471 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Al Ain International Airport (Al Ain) | AAN | 45.2 NM (83.7 km) | 13,123 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (Ras Al Khaimah) | RKT | 60.3 NM (111.7 km) | 12,336 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Fujairah International Airport (Fujairah) | FJR | 64.7 NM (119.8 km) | 10,007 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Suhar International Airport (Suhar) | OHS | 85.5 NM (158.3 km) | 13,173 ft | ✅ Lighted |