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AAN Al Ain International Airport
Al Ain International Airport (IATA: AAN, ICAO:OMAL) is located in the the city of Al Ain, United arab emirates.

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IATA Code

AAN

ICAO Code

OMAL

Name

Al Ain International Airport

Type

Country / Region

United arab emirates (AE)

City

Al Ain

Latitude

24.2616997

Longitude

55.6091995

Time Zone

UTC+04:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Al Ain International Airport（AAN / OMAL）

Al Ain International Airport is a regional international airport serving Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Located approximately 13 km from the city centre at 24.2616997°N, 55.6091995°E, the airport operates in the UTC+04:00 time zone. It began operations on 31 March 1994 and is managed by Abu Dhabi Airports. For air freight, the airport is best assessed as a regional gateway rather than a UAE-wide main cargo hub. Its single 4,000 m × 45 m asphalt runway can support suitable aircraft operations, while actual cargo acceptance, aircraft type, handling windows and onward connections must be confirmed for each booking. Our service team can evaluate Al Ain origin cargo against available capacity at this airport and alternative UAE gateways before issuing a routing proposal.

Key Highlights

Regional positioningSuitable for shipment planning connected with Al Ain and the wider Abu Dhabi Emirate, subject to confirmed operating schedules.

Airport identifiersIATA code AAN and ICAO code OMAL should be matched exactly across the air waybill, booking, security filing and customs documentation.

Single-runway operationThe 4,000 m × 45 m asphalt runway is a published airport characteristic; aircraft acceptance and payload remain airline and operational decisions.

UAE gateway choiceFor urgent, consolidated or freighter-dependent cargo, our team should compare Al Ain with other UAE gateways rather than assume direct uplift.

Desert-climate planningHeat exposure, dust, aircraft performance limitations and road-transfer conditions can affect acceptance and delivery planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team will verify whether the selected flight has active cargo acceptance, the applicable handling agent, terminal handover point and latest cargo cut-off before confirming the booking.
Availability of dedicated cargo handling, cool-room space, dangerous-goods storage, bonded handling and screening must be confirmed with the operating carrier or appointed ground handler; these capabilities should not be assumed from the airport name alone.
General cargo normally requires compliant export packing, piece-level marking, weighing and security screening. Consolidated shipments may require earlier delivery than direct airline cargo.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables and other temperature-sensitive cargo, our team will request a documented handling chain, acceptance temperature range, storage arrangements and contingency plan before uplift.
For oversized or heavy pieces, dimensions, gross weight, centre of gravity, lifting points and aircraft loading limitations should be approved before cargo is trucked to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing from Al Ain International Airport may involve a direct scheduled uplift when available, an airline connection, or a road feeder to another UAE gateway. The feasible option depends on the commodity, aircraft capacity and booking date.
Potential regional connections may be considered toward the Gulf, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, but route, carrier, frequency and transit time require live confirmation and must not be treated as guaranteed coverage.
Transit performance is influenced by cargo cut-off, security screening, customs release, transfer availability, weekend and public-holiday operations, road distance and the receiving airport’s handling capacity.
Our team will quote airport-to-airport and door-to-door alternatives separately, identifying whether the connection is by aircraft or bonded road feeder and where the responsibility changes.

No fixed transit promise should be made before the operating carrier, uplift date, connection point and customs status are confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Al Ain city and surrounding areas of Abu Dhabi Emirate, with road links requiring shipment-specific collection planning.
Industrial and project cargo: machinery parts, engineering materials, maintenance spares and time-critical industrial components may require pre-clearance of dimensions, weight and handling equipment.
Commercial cargo: electronics, garments, general merchandise and express-style consignments can be considered where airline acceptance and security requirements are met.
Temperature-sensitive goods: food products, flowers, biological materials and pharmaceuticals require advance confirmation of packaging, temperature control and regulatory documentation.
Special cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals and human remains require carrier approval and commodity-specific documentation before delivery.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: obtain the airline’s confirmed booking, cargo acceptance time and document cut-off before dispatch. Local cut-offs may differ from the flight departure time.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Lithium-battery shipments require accurate battery classification and packing details.
Customs and documents: commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, export declaration and permits should be consistent in shipper, consignee, value, origin, description and quantity. HS classification and import requirements at destination remain the shipper’s responsibility.
Inspection and collection: customs, security or airline inspection can delay release. Our team will coordinate document readiness, delivery appointment, proof of acceptance and final handover requirements with the relevant parties.

Shipping Tips

Send commodity details, piece dimensions, gross weight, stackability, ready time, destination and Incoterms to our service team before requesting a routing.
Reserve capacity early for peak periods, oversized cargo, dangerous goods, perishables and shipments requiring a road feeder; do not deliver cargo before the airline confirms acceptance instructions.
Use heat-resistant, moisture-protective and tamper-evident packaging where appropriate, while keeping labels, handling marks and package identification visible after screening.
Ask our team to compare Al Ain International Airport with alternative UAE gateways when direct uplift, specialist handling or a tighter delivery commitment is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Al Ain International Airport accept every type of air cargo?: No. Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, active handling arrangement, aircraft capability, security screening and commodity rules. Our team confirms general, special, dangerous-goods and temperature-controlled acceptance before booking.
Is a direct flight always available from Al Ain International Airport?: No direct uplift should be assumed. We check the live schedule and may propose an airline connection or a compliant road feeder to another UAE gateway.
How early should cargo be delivered?: The required time is carrier- and shipment-specific. Dangerous goods, perishables, oversized pieces and consolidated cargo normally need additional preparation time, so the confirmed cut-off should be obtained before trucking.
What documents are needed for export cargo?: Typical documents include the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list and export declaration, with permits or certificates for regulated commodities. Exact requirements depend on origin, destination and cargo type.
Can our shipment be moved through another UAE airport?: Yes, where operationally and commercially suitable. Our team compares available uplift, handling capability, customs routing, road transfer and total transit risk before recommending an alternative.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard facts below are based on the supplied airport record; operational details are subject to live confirmation.

Airport identity	Al Ain International Airport; IATA AAN; ICAO OMAL
Location and coordinates	Al Ain, United Arab Emirates; 24.2616997°N, 55.6091995°E
Published physical data	Approximately 13 km from the city centre; elevation 265 m / 869 ft; one 4,000 m × 45 m asphalt runway
Time zone and operation	UTC+04:00; operations commenced 31 March 1994; operator information in the supplied record identifies Abu Dhabi Airports
Verification boundaries	Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, handling facilities, cut-offs, charges, customs procedures and special-cargo capability must be verified for the individual shipment.

Reference domains for airport, aviation and industry-level verification include abudhabiairports.ae, gcaa.gov.ae, iata.org and icao.int. These domains do not replace the operating carrier’s shipment-specific confirmation.