The Kuwait Air Force, not a freight handler, runs Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ/OKAJ) some 50 km south of Kuwait City, where its F/A-18 Hornet fighter squadrons are stationed alongside periodic allied deployments. Nothing here is set up for commercial air cargo: there is no public cargo terminal, no ground handling agent selling capacity, and no customs channel for trade goods — freight arrives and leaves as military airlift. Shippers routing air cargo into Kuwait use Kuwait International Airport (KWI) roughly 40 km to the northeast, which concentrates cargo handling, customs clearance and onward trucking into the Gulf. Regional alternatives worth pricing are King Fahd International in Dammam (DMM, Saudi Arabia) and Bahrain International (BAH), both reachable by road feeder service along the coastal corridor. Treat XIJ as a data-quality trap in address files rather than a bookable destination for air freight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base?▼

The IATA code of Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base is XIJ. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base located?▼

Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base is located in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, KW.

What is the ICAO code of Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base?▼

The ICAO code of Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base is OKAJ. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base?▼

Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base is at an elevation of 125 meters (409 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

28.93480, 47.79190

125 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 21 August 2026

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