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XJD Al Udeid Air Base
Al Udeid Air Base (IATA: XJD, ICAO:OTBH) is located in the the city of Al Udeid, Qatar.

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IATA Code

XJD

ICAO Code

OTBH

Name

Al Udeid Air Base

Type

Country / Region

Qatar (QA)

City

Al Udeid

Latitude

25.1173000

Longitude

51.3150000

Time Zone

UTC+3:00

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Airport Overview

Al Udeid Air Base (XJD)

Al Udeid Air Base, identified by ICAO code OTBH, is a military air base in Al Rayyan, Qatar, near the locality of Al Udeid. It is not a conventional public commercial airport and should not be presented as an open cargo gateway. The supplied airport master data places the facility at 25.1173000, 51.3150000, in the UTC+3:00 time zone. For international freight planning, our service team treats any cargo movement involving Al Udeid Air Base as authorization-controlled and dependent on the base authority, nominated ground handler, security clearance and approved flight arrangement. Standard commercial shipments are normally assessed through an authorized commercial gateway, commonly with a separate local delivery or transfer arrangement, subject to the consignee’s instructions and current permissions.

Airport name	Al Udeid Air Base
Codes	IATA: XJD \| ICAO: OTBH
Country / locality	Qatar / Al Udeid, Al Rayyan
Coordinates	25.1173000, 51.3150000
Time zone	UTC+3:00
Operational classification	Military air base; access and cargo acceptance require prior confirmation

Key Highlights

What Forwarders Should Confirm First

Controlled accessDo not assume public cargo-terminal access, walk-in acceptance or routine truck collection.

Authorization-led planningShipment acceptance, vehicle access, security screening and delivery windows must be confirmed before booking.

Commercial gateway alternativeGeneral cargo is usually evaluated through an approved commercial airport and then moved by authorized local transport.

Military-sensitive cargo environmentEnd-use, consignee, shipper, commodity and routing information may receive enhanced scrutiny.

Limited public operating visibilityHandling capability, cut-off times, storage and release procedures must be obtained from the nominated authority or handler.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Controlled Airside Operations

Al Udeid Air Base should not be treated as having publicly available commercial cargo facilities unless the responsible authority confirms them for the specific movement. Our service team verifies the following items case by case:

Acceptance point and nominated handler: confirm the authorized receiving party, physical handover location, booking reference and whether the cargo may be delivered airside.
Security and access control: establish driver identity requirements, vehicle permits, escort rules, pre-advice deadlines and screening arrangements before dispatch.
Storage and handling: obtain written confirmation for pallet breakdown, forklift access, oversized pieces, temporary storage, aircraft-side delivery and any storage time limits.
Special cargo capability: separately verify dangerous-goods segregation, temperature-controlled storage, dry-ice handling, live-animal acceptance and aviation-security procedures.
Customs and transit interface: clarify whether import, export, temporary admission or transit formalities are handled at the base or through an approved commercial gateway.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Connection Assessment

Military or mission cargo: routing may be arranged only through the authorized military logistics chain or a specifically approved operator; public airline schedules should not be used as a proxy for base access.
General commercial freight: our service team normally compares an approved commercial gateway in Qatar with regional hub options, followed by an authorized road transfer where the consignee and authority permit.
Intercontinental origins: cargo may require an airline hub connection, re-screening, document revalidation or a change of handling agent before final delivery.
Transit variability: security clearance, customs status, flight availability, embargoes, military operating priorities, weekend restrictions and ground-access approval can materially change the schedule. Any timing is subject to confirmed routing.

Our service team provides a transit estimate only after confirming the cargo purpose, consignee, final delivery point, approved gateway, handling party and access permissions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service Area and Commodity Profile

Primary locality: Al Udeid and the wider Al Rayyan area, with final delivery dependent on authorized entry procedures and the consignee’s access status.
Defense and government supply: controlled equipment, maintenance parts, communications items, consumables and project cargo may be relevant, but acceptance depends on authorization and export-control review.
Industrial and energy-linked supply: spare parts, tools, engineering materials and time-critical replacement components may require routing through a commercial gateway rather than direct base delivery.
General commercial commodities: electronics, documents, apparel, pharmaceuticals, perishables and e-commerce cargo should be assessed through standard commercial airport channels unless a specific base movement is approved.
Final-mile constraints: the consignee’s clearance status, delivery appointment and vehicle authorization are often more decisive than geographic distance.

Operations & Compliance

Mandatory Pre-Booking Checks

Booking and cut-off: obtain the actual acceptance deadline from the approved handler or authority. Do not rely on ordinary airline cargo cut-offs or assume 24-hour public acceptance.
Security-sensitive documentation: prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee details, end-use statement where requested, authorization letters and any applicable import, export or transit permits.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: classify batteries, chemicals, aerosols, weapons-related items, military articles, dry ice and other regulated commodities before quotation. Submit the required declaration and packaging evidence for review.
Customs and release: confirm the responsible customs channel, inspection location, document language, broker appointment and release authority before cargo is tendered. Base access does not automatically replace customs formalities.
Collection and delivery: verify driver identification, vehicle registration, security pre-clearance, escort requirements, delivery slot and contingency arrangements for rejected or delayed vehicles.

Shipping Tips

Practical Recommendations from Our Service Team

Send the complete commodity description, HS classification, country of origin, end user, end use, piece dimensions, gross weight and declared value before requesting a routing proposal.
Use robust export packing with clear piece marks and handling labels. For pallets, confirm maximum dimensions, lifting points, net and gross weights, and whether pallet exchange is permitted.
For temperature-sensitive or dangerous goods, provide the temperature range, packaging qualification, dry-ice quantity or safety data sheet early; never tender such cargo before written acceptance.
Keep an approved commercial-gateway option available. If direct delivery to Al Udeid Air Base is not authorized, our team can reassess the routing, customs interface and controlled road transfer.
Build contingency time for security review, customs inspection, access approval and document correction; avoid dispatching cargo to the base before the receiving party confirms readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Al Udeid Air Base Freight FAQ

Can ordinary commercial cargo be booked directly to Al Udeid Air Base?

Not automatically. Al Udeid Air Base is a military facility, so direct cargo acceptance requires confirmation from the authorized authority, approved handler and consignee. Our team will first check whether a commercial gateway and controlled local delivery are required.

Can a truck deliver cargo to the base without prior notice?

No. Vehicle access, driver identity, cargo pre-advice and delivery appointments may be subject to security clearance. Our team waits for confirmed instructions before dispatching a vehicle.

Are dangerous goods, lithium batteries or military-related items accepted?

Acceptance is commodity- and authorization-specific. The shipper must provide an accurate classification and all required declarations. Export controls, end-use review, aviation dangerous-goods rules and base approval may all apply.

Is there a publicly available cargo warehouse or cold-storage service?

Public availability should not be assumed. Cold storage, dangerous-goods storage, bonded handling and temporary storage must be confirmed for the particular shipment with the nominated handler or commercial gateway.

What information is needed for a routing quotation?

Provide origin, final consignee and delivery point, commodity description, HS code if available, pieces, dimensions, weight, value, Incoterms, end-use information, special handling requirements and whether direct base delivery has already been authorized.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, locality, coordinates and time zone in this module are taken from the supplied airport master data for Al Udeid Air Base. No unverified runway, terminal, warehouse, capacity, airline schedule, handling fee or transit-time figure has been added.

Code and aviation-standard reference points may be cross-checked through the following authoritative organizations:

icao.int — international civil aviation standards and airport/ aerodrome reference framework.
iata.org — airline and air-cargo industry reference information, subject to the scope of published records.

Operational acceptance, access permissions, customs treatment, security requirements, handling capability and current routing must be verified with the responsible base authority, nominated handler, carrier and relevant Qatari authorities before shipment tender.