Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Middle East

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

ICAO

OMDW

IATA

DWC

City

Dubai

Country

United Arab Emirates

Region

Middle East

Elevation

114 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

24.8967, 55.1614

Overview

Dubai second airport designed to be the worlds largest. Currently growing cargo and training operations.

Current Weather at OMDW

Pilots flying into or out of Al Maktoum 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 OMDW 161130Z 30012KT 8000 NSC 36/23 Q1009 NOSIG

Wind 300° at 12 kt — likely active runway near heading 30

Current TAF

TAF OMDW 161100Z 1612/1718 31014KT 8000 NSC PROB30 TEMPO 1612/1615 VRB25G45KT 0500 TSRA SS FEW040CB BECMG 1616/1618 16005KT PROB40 1622/1706 3000 BR BKN003 PROB30 1700/1705 0100 FG VV/// BECMG 1707/1709 32013KT BECMG 1716/1718 VRB02KT

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

METARHourly surface observation for OMDW. 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 OMDW. 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 Al Maktoum 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 Al Maktoum International Airport

Radio Frequencies

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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Flight Training Available

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