# Amman Civil (Marka International) Airport (ADJ)

> Amman, JO · IATA: ADJ · ICAO: OJAM · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `ADJ` |
| ICAO | `OJAM` |
| City | Amman |
| Country | JO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 779 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 31.97270, 35.99160 |

## Description

Unlike Queen Alia to the south, Marka — Amman Civil Airport (ADJ/OJAM) — carries no meaningful air freight. Opened in 1950 as the capital's original airport, it lost scheduled traffic to Queen Alia in 1983 and now serves regional flights, general and business aviation, flight training and the Royal Jordanian Air Force. Forwarders route Jordan's air cargo through AMM, about 35 km south, where the dedicated terminals and customs facilities sit. ADJ's value is its central location in Amman, useful only for light courier or express movements within the city.

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