Dubai International Airport (OMDB)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Middle East

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

OMDB

IATA

DXB

City

Dubai

Country

United Arab Emirates

Region

Middle East

Elevation

62 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

25.2528, 55.3644

Overview

One of the busiest airports globally and Emirates hub. Desert operations with extreme summer heat.

Current Weather at OMDB

Pilots flying into or out of Dubai 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.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR OMDB 030900Z 28011KT 250V310 CAVOK 40/20 Q1002 NOSIG

Wind 280° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 28

Current TAF

TAF OMDB 030500Z 0306/0412 21008KT 8000 NSC BECMG 0306/0308 27014KT BECMG 0316/0318 19007KT BECMG 0407/0409 28012KT

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

METARHourly surface observation for OMDB. 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 OMDB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Dubai. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Dubai 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 Dubai International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OMDB 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Dubai International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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