ICAO Code | OMFJ/FJR |
Last Validated | Nov 2010 |
City | Fujairah |
Position | 25°06'44"N 056°19'26"E |
Runway(s) | 11/29 |
Elevation | 152 ft |
Fujairah is the easternmost emirate, overlooking the Gulf of Oman. Its airport is situated near the coast and very low in movements. However, a highly interesting collection of mainly Soviet-built aircraft has been around in various states of decay or repair for years. In the past, airside photograpy permits have been sold but this was terminated early this century. Be aware, plane spotting is neither understood nor appreciated in Arab countries!
Like many airfields in the region, this one too is surrounded by a wall, making it impossible to see anything but a few tailfins from ground level. In the east, the perimeter nearly touches the coast and to the south lies mainly rocky desert, with some excavation sites. However, there are possibilities here, though most require both caution and perseverance. Fujairah has a single 3750m long runway. Photography on final 29 is possible, provided one happens to be there in the event of something landing.
Fujairah's storage areas have increased by some 300% from 2005 until 2010, and include a lot of unpaved surface. A road has been constructed all along the southern perimeter wall. The remains of dumped P-3C 158217, south of the beginning of runway 11, are likely not visible anymore from this road.
Either fly in or drive to the airport. The Fujairah-Masafi Road leads inland towards Ras-al-Khaimah in the north and Sharjah in the west. The driving time from either city is roughly an hour and a half.
Smart looking Il-18 seen from the terminal, spot 2. Taking the photo resulted in questioning of all people in the party of the photographer.
Looking at the airport from Fujairah Tower, spot 3.
119.450 | Ground |
124.600 | Tower |
129.400 | Radar |
125.450 | Dubai Departure |
Fujairah Aviation Academy | DA-42 PA-34 |
Fujairah International Airport | Official website |
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