Airport code
SHJ — Sharjah International Airport
SHJ is the IATA code for Sharjah International Airport, an airport serving Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Its ICAO code is OMSJ, and it operates in the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+4). The airport sits at 25.3286, 55.5172 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 111 ft (34 m).
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About Sharjah International Airport
Sharjah International Airport is an international airport located 7 nautical miles east-southeast of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It is spread over an area of 15,200,000 m2. It is the 3rd busiest airport in the country as well as the 10th busiest airport in the Middle East. It has one runway, and is the only airport in Sharjah capable of international flights as of 2025. By 2027, it is expected to increase its capacity to 25 million passengers annually.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SHJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OMSJ |
| Airport name | Sharjah International Airport |
| City | Sharjah |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Time zone | Asia/Dubai (UTC+4) |
| Latitude | 25.3286 |
| Longitude | 55.5172 |
| Elevation | 111 ft (34 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 13,320 ft (4,060 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sharjah International Airport?
The IATA code for Sharjah International Airport is SHJ.
What is the ICAO code for Sharjah International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sharjah International Airport is OMSJ.
Where is SHJ airport located?
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
What time zone is SHJ in?
Sharjah International Airport operates in the Asia/Dubai time zone, which is UTC+4.
What is the nearest airport to SHJ?
The nearest airport to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, about 18 km away.
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