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OMF King Hussein Air Base
King Hussein Air Base (IATA: OMF, ICAO:OJMF) is located in the the city of Mafraq, Jordan.

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IATA Code

OMF

ICAO Code

OJMF

Name

King Hussein Air Base

Type

Country / Region

Jordan (JO)

City

Mafraq

Latitude

32.3563500

Longitude

36.2591800

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Airport Overview

King Hussein Air Base (OMF)

King Hussein Air Base is located in Mafraq, northern Jordan, near the country’s land corridors toward Syria and Iraq. Its identity as an air base means it should be treated differently from a regular public commercial cargo gateway: civilian freight acceptance, handling windows, security procedures and access permissions must be confirmed before any booking is presented as operational. Our service team uses the airport record for the basic location and identification data, while commercial shipments are normally assessed against available civilian gateways, customs arrangements and approved ground transport options.

IATA / ICAO	OMF / OJMF
Location	Mafraq, Jordan
Coordinates	32.3563500, 36.2591800
Time zone	UTC+02:00
Airport type	Military air base; commercial cargo access requires specific confirmation

Key Highlights

Restricted commercial usabilityDo not assume routine public cargo acceptance, published freighter schedules or walk-in handling access.

Pre-clearance is essentialAircraft, consignee, commodity, vehicle access and handling permissions may require advance review.

Regional positioningMafraq is relevant to northern Jordan and cross-border land logistics, but border movements require separate customs and security planning.

Alternative-gateway planningOur service team can compare the requested airport with a civilian Jordanian gateway when direct acceptance cannot be verified.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly bookable cargo infrastructure should not be presumed at King Hussein Air Base. The following items must be confirmed case by case with the responsible airport, military authority, airline or appointed ground handler:

Whether a civilian cargo terminal, approved handling agent or shipper acceptance point is available for the proposed movement.
Availability of customs-supervised storage, bonded handling, import release and export processing for the exact shipment type.
Cold-chain capability, temperature monitoring, dry ice handling and contingency power for pharmaceuticals or perishables.
Dangerous-goods acceptance, screening equipment, secure storage and documentation review under the operating carrier’s procedures.
Aircraft-side delivery, vehicle security clearance, driver identification and consignee collection arrangements.

Facility names, warehouse capacity, operating hours and service certifications are not stated here because they require direct operational confirmation.

Routes & Transit Times

For ordinary commercial cargo, our team first checks whether a carrier is willing and authorized to accept King Hussein Air Base as the actual airport of loading or discharge. A routing via a civilian Jordanian gateway may be more practical.
Potential international connections should be evaluated through the confirmed operating airline, its handling agent and the relevant Jordanian customs process rather than inferred from the airport code.
Transit time depends on aircraft authorization, handling acceptance, security screening, customs release, road transfer and any border or special-access requirements.
For urgent or oversized cargo, the quotation should separate air movement time from transfer, permission, clearance and final-delivery time.

Our service team does not promise a route, airline, flight frequency or delivery time until the operating carrier and handling chain have issued written confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Mafraq and northern Jordan, with possible onward road links subject to border, security and customs conditions.
Typical commercial cargo assessment: time-sensitive industrial parts, project materials, technical equipment, humanitarian supplies and general trade cargo may be considered only after access and acceptance are confirmed.
Regulated commodities: pharmaceuticals, medical devices, dangerous goods, batteries, chemicals, live animals and perishables require commodity-specific approval and handling capability.
Cross-border movements: cargo destined for Syria, Iraq or other neighboring markets requires separate transit documentation, customs review, route security assessment and consignee eligibility checks.

Operations & Compliance

Acceptance and cut-off: no standard public cut-off should be assumed. Obtain the confirmed acceptance deadline, delivery location, screening requirement and vehicle-access instructions before dispatch.
Security and access: provide complete shipper, consignee, driver, vehicle, commodity and package details in advance. Do not send cargo to the air base without written delivery authorization.
Dangerous goods: submit the applicable shipper’s declaration, packing details, UN information, battery data and safety documentation for carrier review. Carrier and authority acceptance remains decisive.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, permits and origin or end-use documents should match exactly. Physical inspection or additional security review may extend the release process.

Shipping Tips

Send the shipment profile before booking: commodity, HS classification, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination, end use and any controlled-content information.
Request written confirmation of the actual receiving party, cargo terminal, security approval, customs route, delivery appointment and permitted vehicle details.
Use robust export packaging with visible piece marks and compatible labels. For temperature-sensitive cargo, agree the packaging, data logger, dry ice quantity and handover responsibility in advance.
Prepare a fallback plan through a civilian Jordanian gateway, including bonded trucking, customs transfer and final-mile delivery, before committing to a time-critical shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can King Hussein Air Base receive ordinary commercial cargo?

It should not be treated as an automatically available public cargo airport. Our service team must verify the operating authority, carrier acceptance, handling agent, customs route and access permission for each shipment.

Can I book a regular airline flight using OMF?

Not without confirmed carrier and handler acceptance. The airport code alone does not establish a published commercial service or a bookable cargo schedule.

What information is needed for an initial feasibility check?

Provide the commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, weight, value, shipper and consignee details, intended dates, aircraft or service preference, and whether the cargo contains batteries, dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive products or controlled items.

Is a civilian alternative available if direct handling is not approved?

Our service team can assess a civilian Jordanian gateway and arrange onward trucking where the airline, customs authority, consignee and road route can support the movement. The alternative must be quoted and approved separately.

Will the stated transit time include permits and road delivery?

No. Any estimate must distinguish flight time from authorization, screening, customs, terminal handling, inland transfer and final delivery. All timings remain subject to written operational confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identification, location, coordinates and time-zone details above are taken from the supplied airport record. Regulatory and code-level verification should be performed against the relevant authoritative sources:

carc.gov.jo — Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission domain for applicable civil aviation regulatory verification.
iata.org — IATA industry and location-code reference resources.
icao.int — ICAO aviation standards and aeronautical reference resources.

The cited domains do not by themselves confirm commercial cargo acceptance, warehouse capability, operating hours, current flight schedules, customs availability or military-access permissions. Our service team verifies those operational items directly before quotation or dispatch.