Al Maktoum International Airport

OMDW / DWC

Jebel Ali, AE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
12 kt
200°
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OMDW 040900Z 20012KT 160V230 9000 NSC 31/08 Q1014 NOSIG
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (114 ft)
Pressure Alt
92 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,039 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OMDW 040500Z 0406/0512 19012KT 8000 NSC PROB30 0406/0414 4000 DU BECMG 0409/0411 32015KT PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0416 32018G28KT 2000 BLDU BECMG 0418/0420 26005KT PROB30 0422/0505 4000 HZ BECMG 0506/0508 33012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:18Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 12 kt
Visibility: 8 km
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
IFR 320° 18 kt
Visibility: 2 km
Blowing Dust
18:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 260° 5 kt
22:00Z PROB30
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MDW
12 ✈️
30
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
14,764 ft 197 ft ASPH 120°
2.1 kt 11.8 kt
80° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,030 ft 98 ft asphalt 121°
4.1 kt 11.3 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OMDW

7,503 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.3%
MVFR
28.5%
IFR
5%
LIFR
1.2%

Al Maktoum International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from 9°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.5%
NE
8.2%
E
15.5%
SE
14.2%
S
14.4%
SW
5.1%
W
12%
NW
20.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.7°C
Range: 9°C to 43°C
9°C 43°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

March January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,503 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Al Maktoum International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OMDW
IATA Code: DWC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 114 ft MSL

Location

City: Jebel Ali
Country: AE
Latitude: 24.896356°
Longitude: 55.161389°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 14,764 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,030 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: asphalt
ILS: No

About Al Maktoum International Airport

Overview

Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW) is a large airport located in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, serving the Dubai metropolitan area. Situated at 114 feet mean sea level with coordinates 24.896356, 55.161389, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the rapidly developing region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 114 feet MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment typical of coastal UAE regions. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and potential wind effects common to desert coastal environments, with potential for rapid atmospheric changes throughout the day.

Notable Features

Al Maktoum International Airport features two substantial runways: a primary 14,764-foot runway (12/30) and a secondary 6,030-foot runway (13/31), both constructed with asphalt surfaces. The dual runway configuration provides operational flexibility for various aircraft types and approach scenarios.

Approach Considerations

The two runways offer multiple approach options depending on prevailing wind conditions. The longer 12/30 runway provides extended landing capabilities for larger aircraft, while the 13/31 runway can serve as an alternate or support concurrent operations. Pilots should carefully assess current wind vectors when planning approaches to these runways.

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

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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.