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)

4,778

within 10 km below 3,000 ft

Top category

airliner

97% of traffic

Peak hour

Midnight

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	4,611	97%
helicopter	99	2%
cargo	40	1%
light	16	0%
unknown	12	0%

Top callsigns

Callsign	Operator	Category	Sightings
HDB1	—	helicopter	39
UAE51P	Emirates	airliner	38
UAE262	Emirates	airliner	37
UAE2LT	Emirates	airliner	37
UAE926	Emirates	airliner	36
UAE6	Emirates	airliner	36
UAE6AL	Emirates	airliner	35
UAE323	Emirates	airliner	35
UAE752	Emirates	airliner	35
UAE367	Emirates	airliner	31

Best Spotting Times

Based on 1,087 unique aircraft passes below 3,000ft logged in this area over 30 daysMondays are the busiest day — 187 unique aircraft passesMidnight is the peak hour — 79 unique aircraft passes1% of traffic is helicopter

Hour	Relative traffic	Passes
Midnight		79
3 AM		59
4 AM		70
6 AM		57
7 AM		51
4 PM		53
6 PM		54
8 PM		74

Nearby Spotting Locations

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

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