Fujairah International Airport (OMFJ)

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates · Middle East

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

OMFJ

IATA

FJR

City

Fujairah

Country

United Arab Emirates

Region

Middle East

Elevation

152 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

25.1122, 56.3240

Overview

UAE eastern coast airport near the Hajar Mountains with scenic mountain and coastal flying.

Current Weather at OMFJ

Pilots flying into or out of Fujairah 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 Fujairah International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

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

Radio Frequencies

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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Training Availability

Flight Training Available

Fujairah International Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools

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