Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (OMRK)
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates · Middle East
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
OMRK
IATA
RKT
City
Ras Al Khaimah
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Middle East
Elevation
102 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
25.6133, 55.9389
Overview
Northern UAE airport with desert and mountain terrain nearby. Flight training academies operate here.
Current Weather at OMRK
Pilots flying into or out of Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for OMRK. 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 OMRK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Ras Al Khaimah. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Ras Al Khaimah 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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OMRK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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