OMDBDXBLarge AirportUnited Arab Emirates — Dubai 62 ft elev.

Dubai International Airport

Welcome to Dubai International Airport (ICAO: OMDB), a bustling hub of global aviation that offers plane spotters an exhilarating experience. With two parallel runways, 12L/30R and 12R/30L, both stretching over 14,000 feet, you'll witness a dynamic mix of international flights, including a variety of airlines ranging from Emirates’ A380s to cargo giants. The best vantage points can be found under the 12L approach at Hor Al Anz Park or the volleyball court in Al Muteena, where you'll be just a few kilometers from the action. Meanwhile, a stroll through Mirdif Park offers a scenic view of arrivals on 30L, making these locations ideal for capturing those perfect shots. With Dubai's impressive skyline as your backdrop, this airport promises a stunning plane spotting adventure you won’t soon forget!

Runways

12L/30R, 12R/30L

Aircraft (30d)

766

within 10 km below 3,000 ft

Top category

airliner

97% of traffic

Peak hour

7 AM

Mondays are busiest

Service

Scheduled

Commercial flights

ATC Frequencies

Type	Description	Frequency
TWR	TWR	118.750 MHz
GND	GND	118.350 MHz
DEP	DEP	124.450 MHz
ARR	ARR	124.900 MHz
ATIS ARR		126.275 MHz
ATIS DEP	ATIS	131.700 MHz

For monitoring and reference only. Always use official Jeppesen/AIRAC data for navigation.

Nearby Navigation Aids

Type	Ident	Name	Frequency
VOR-DME	DUB	Dubai	115.700 MHz
VOR-DME	SHJ	Sharjah	112.300 MHz

Runways

Designators	Headings	Length	Surface
12L / 30R	121° / 301°	14,275 ft	ASP
12R / 30L	121° / 301°	14,590 ft	ASP

Traffic Snapshot — Last 30 Days

Aircraft categories

Category	Sightings	Share
airliner	742	97%
helicopter	13	2%
cargo	7	1%
light	2	0%
military	1	0%

Top callsigns

Callsign	Operator	Category	Sightings
UAE385	Emirates	airliner	10
AFG402	—	airliner	9
UAE16M	Emirates	airliner	9
A6FTS	—	helicopter	8
UAE752	Emirates	airliner	8
UAE46	Emirates	airliner	8
UAE2AR	Emirates	airliner	8
UAE79Y	Emirates	airliner	8
UAE319	Emirates	airliner	7
UAE369	Emirates	airliner	7

Best Spotting Times

Based on 229 unique aircraft passes below 3,000ft logged in this area over 30 daysMondays are the busiest day — 61 unique aircraft passes7 AM is the peak hour — 21 unique aircraft passes99% of traffic is airliner

Hour	Relative traffic	Passes
Midnight		18
1 AM		11
2 AM		17
3 AM		11
6 AM		14
7 AM		21
7 PM		13
8 PM		16

Nearby Spotting Locations

Public locations near Dubai International Airport identified from OpenStreetMap data, ranked by spotting suitability.

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