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AQJ King Hussein International Airport
King Hussein International Airport (IATA: AQJ, ICAO:OJAQ) is located in the the city of Aqaba, Jordan. It is the primary international airport serving Aqaba and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+96232034010

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IATA Code

AQJ

ICAO Code

OJAQ

Name

King Hussein International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Jordan (JO)

City

Aqaba

Latitude

29.6116009

Longitude

35.0181007

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

+96232034010

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King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) — Airport Overview

Aqaba, Jordan | ICAO: OJAQ | UTC+02:00

King Hussein International Airport serves Aqaba in southern Jordan and is a regional international gateway close to the Aqaba International Industrial Estate. Its position near the borders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Israel gives it a strategically sensitive but potentially useful role in Red Sea and Levant logistics. The airport is best treated as a regional, passenger-oriented gateway rather than a dedicated cargo hub. Our service team can arrange airport-to-airport or door-to-door movements, while cargo acceptance, handling windows, aircraft uplift and customs procedures must be confirmed for each shipment before booking.

Airport name	King Hussein International Airport
IATA / ICAO	AQJ / OJAQ
Location	Aqaba, Jordan
Coordinates	29.6116009, 35.0181007
Airport data supplied	Single runway; Category I ILS; compact terminal operation

Key Highlights for Air Freight Planning

Regional gateway

Useful for Aqaba and southern Jordan, but routings may depend on passenger aircraft belly capacity or an onward hub connection.

Compact handling environment

The airport’s compact passenger-terminal profile means cargo acceptance, screening and build-up capacity should be checked before cargo is dispatched.

Border-sensitive location

Close proximity to several international borders makes the exact customs destination, consignee details and transit status especially important.

Industrial-city access

The airport is located near Aqaba’s industrial area, supporting time-sensitive industrial replenishment when local delivery arrangements are prepared in advance.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo: Standard cargo may be accepted through the airport’s available airline or ground-handling arrangements, subject to confirmed booking space and acceptance capability.
Screening and build-up: Security screening, weighing, documentation checks and ULD or loose-cargo preparation should be confirmed with the handling party for the specific flight.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume permanent cold-chain storage or dedicated pharmaceutical handling. Our team will seek written confirmation of cool-room availability, acceptance temperature and transfer time.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline approval, trained handling resources, packaging compliance and the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Advance pre-alert is essential.
Customs-controlled cargo: Import, export and transit cargo requires a locally acceptable customs declaration and consignee or broker arrangement; bonded treatment must be confirmed rather than assumed.
Oversized or special cargo: Aircraft type, terminal access, handling equipment and truck interface can restrict acceptance. Our service team checks dimensions, gross weight, packing and handling points before booking.

Routes & Transit-Time Planning

Potential routings may include direct regional uplift when available, or an interline connection through a larger Jordanian, Gulf, European or other regional gateway. The actual carrier, routing and flight schedule must be confirmed at quotation stage.
For cargo originating outside southern Jordan, an alternative routing through a larger gateway may provide more frequent uplift or more predictable cargo acceptance, but can add trucking, transfer and customs coordination.
Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, aircraft belly capacity, security screening, weekend and public-holiday schedules, customs inspection, transfer cut-offs and the availability of onward connections.
Our team provides a provisional routing only after checking the commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, required delivery date and whether the shipment is import, export or transit cargo.

No fixed flight frequency or guaranteed transit time should be quoted without live airline confirmation. Schedule and handling conditions may change seasonally.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Aqaba industrial area: Industrial inputs, maintenance parts, machinery components and urgent replenishment cargo may benefit from proximity to the airport, subject to local delivery access.
Southern Jordan: The service area can include Aqaba and nearby economic, tourism, mining and logistics activities, with final-mile feasibility depending on consignee location.
Time-sensitive commercial cargo: Documents, samples, spare parts, electronics and high-value small consignments require careful security, packaging and consignee coordination.
Temperature-sensitive goods: Food, seafood, flowers and pharmaceuticals require pre-approved handling, validated packaging and a confirmed handover plan; airport-side temperature control must not be presumed.
Regional trade flows: Cross-border movements require a clearly defined importer of record, customs destination and transit responsibility, particularly when the shipment is routed through another country or gateway.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off is often earlier than passenger check-in and may vary by commodity and flight. Our team confirms the cargo acceptance deadline, screening deadline and document cut-off separately.
Documentation: Prepare a complete commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee contact details, HS classification where required, and permits or certificates applicable to the commodity.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods require the correct declaration and packaging; batteries, dry ice, chemicals, biological material, live animals and perishables require commodity-specific pre-approval.
Customs and delivery: Consignee readiness, broker appointment, import permits, duty or tax arrangements and local truck access should be confirmed before arrival to reduce storage and release risk.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and desired delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
For urgent cargo, request both a direct-air option and a gateway-plus-trucking alternative so that capacity, customs and final-mile constraints can be compared.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks and handling labels. For temperature-sensitive cargo, provide packaging qualification, temperature range and contingency instructions.
Do not deliver cargo to the airport until our team has received booking confirmation and written acceptance for any dangerous goods, oversized pieces, live animals, perishables or other special cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can King Hussein International Airport handle international air freight?: International cargo may be possible when an airline and ground handler accept the shipment on a confirmed flight. Acceptance is not automatic, particularly for cargo requiring special storage, screening or documentation.

Is a direct cargo flight available from King Hussein International Airport?: Dedicated freighter service should not be assumed. Our team checks current airline schedules and may propose a passenger-belly, interline or gateway connection based on the cargo profile.

Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through King Hussein International Airport?: They may be accepted only after confirming the required temperature range, packaging, storage, handling window and airline approval. Validated shipper packaging may be necessary when airport-side cold storage is not confirmed.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods quotation?: Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class or division, packing group where applicable, quantity, package type, net and gross weight, safety documentation and shipper’s declaration requirements.

How can delivery delays after arrival be reduced?: Nominate the customs broker in advance, verify the importer details and permits, prepare accurate invoice and packing-list data, and arrange a truck and consignee representative before the shipment departs.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, time zone and the stated basic facility characteristics are based on the airport reference data supplied for this page. Operational statements concerning booking, screening, dangerous goods, customs, temperature control and special cargo are presented as forwarding guidance and remain subject to written confirmation from the operating airline, ground handler, customs broker and competent authorities.

For regulatory and industry cross-checking, our service team may consult iata.org, icao.int, rj.com and customs.gov.jo. These references support general airline, aviation, dangerous-goods and customs verification; they do not replace live airport or carrier confirmation for a particular shipment.