Dubai International Airport (OMDB)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Middle East

By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot

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 141700Z 33006KT 310V010 CAVOK 33/25 Q1013 NOSIG

Wind 330° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 33

Current TAF

TAF OMDB 141700Z 1418/1600 12005KT CAVOK BECMG 1508/1510 32010KT BECMG 1516/1518 16005KT

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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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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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