Sharjah International Airport

OMSJ / SHJ

Sharjah, AE

Last Updated
Jan 17, 14:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
9kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,017
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OMSJ 171430Z 27009KT 9999 FEW045 20/11 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 111ft
FEW 4,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,611ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (111 ft)
Pressure Alt
-1 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 626 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OMSJ 171100Z 1712/1818 28012KT 8000 SCT040 BECMG 1717/1719 21006KT BECMG 1806/1808 29012KT BECMG 1816/1818 21005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 280° 12kt
Visibility: 8 km
17:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 210° 6kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MSJ
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
13,320 ft 197 ft ASP 122°
↑ 7.8kt ↔ 4.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sharjah International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OMSJ
IATA Code: SHJ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 111 ft MSL

Location

City: Sharjah
Country: AE
Latitude: 25.328600°
Longitude: 55.517200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 13,320 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Sharjah International Airport

Sharjah International Airport (OMSJ/SHJ) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Sharjah, AE. The facility operates at an elevation of 111 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (12/30) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.