Abu Dhabi International Airport (OMAA)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Middle East

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

OMAA

IATA

AUH

City

Abu Dhabi

Country

United Arab Emirates

Region

Middle East

Elevation

88 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

24.4331, 54.6511

Overview

UAE capital airport and Etihad Airways hub. Modern facilities with desert climate operations.

Current Weather at OMAA

Pilots flying into or out of Abu Dhabi International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for OMAA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for OMAA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Abu Dhabi. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OMAA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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