Queen Alia International Airport

OJAI / AMM

Amman, JO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
13 kt
290°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OJAI 040800Z 29013KT 5000 HZ SCT030 12/04 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,395 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,395 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
943 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,395 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,103 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,318 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OJAI 040433Z 0406/0512 29010KT 5000 HZ NSC BECMG 0406/0408 27006KT PROB30 TEMPO 0409/0415 28016KT 4000 BLDU SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
IFR 280° 16 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Blowing Dust

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JAI
08L
26R ✈️
08R
26L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 26R
12,008 ft 200 ft ASP 81°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 26L
12,008 ft 200 ft CON 81°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OJAI

3,837 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
54.5%
IFR
42.9%
LIFR
2.6%

Queen Alia International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 45.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 8.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.8%
NE
10.5%
E
16.8%
SE
7.3%
S
5.7%
SW
11.3%
W
25.6%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.9°C
Range: -2°C to 36°C
-2°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,837 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Queen Alia International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OJAI
IATA Code: AMM
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,395 ft MSL

Location

City: Amman
Country: JO
Latitude: 31.722601°
Longitude: 35.993198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 12,008 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 12,008 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Queen Alia International Airport

Overview

Queen Alia International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Jordan, located near Amman at 2395 feet mean sea level. The airport features two substantial parallel runways, each 12,008 feet long, capable of handling large commercial and international aircraft operations. Its strategic location in the Middle East positions it as a key aviation hub for regional and international air travel.

Flying Conditions

Jordan's inland location at 31.722601°N, 35.993198°E results in significant temperature and wind variations throughout the year. The airport's elevation of 2395 feet MSL means aircraft performance calculations must account for moderate altitude effects. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and potential crosswind conditions given the airport's geographical positioning.

Notable Features

The airport's twin parallel runways (08L/26R and 08R/26L) provide operational flexibility for different wind conditions and simultaneous aircraft movements. Both runways are constructed with different surface types - 08L/26R is asphalt (ASP) and 08R/26L is concrete (CON), which may influence landing and braking characteristics. The substantial 12,008-foot runway lengths accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests east-west approaches (08/26) are primary, which aligns with typical regional wind patterns. Pilots should prepare for potential crosswind scenarios given the parallel runway configuration. The substantial runway lengths provide significant margin for landing and takeoff performance across various aircraft categories.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.