Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai, AE · Large Airport · IATA: DXB · ICAO: OMDB · 19 m ü. NN
IATADXB
ICAOOMDB
CountryAE
CityDubai
Elevation19 m
Lat25.2528
Lng55.3644
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
TypeLarge Airport
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About This Airport
Emirates SkyCargo shapes everything at Dubai International (IATA: DXB): the carrier moved 2.3 million tonnes of freight in its 2024/25 financial year, generating USD 4.4 billion in revenue, and most of it flows through DXB's belly network of more than 250 passenger destinations. The airport itself handles roughly 2.2–2.3 million tonnes annually — 517,000 tonnes in Q1 2025 alone — keeping it among the world's top ten cargo airports, with total capacity of about 3.3 million tonnes anchored by the Cargo Mega Terminal and dnata's handling complex. Since Emirates relocated its freighter fleet to DWC, DXB has specialised in belly cargo, which suits time-critical commodities: pharmaceuticals via Emirates SkyPharma, perishables, valuables and e-commerce consignments. The Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) borders the airfield directly, offering bonded warehousing and streamlined clearance through Dubai Customs. Road links via the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road reach Jebel Ali Port in about 45 minutes for sea-air traffic. The constraint is space: hemmed in by the city, DXB pushes pure freighter and charter work to its sister field DWC. For forwarders, the airport's core strength remains frequency — multiple daily widebody departures to virtually every major market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code of Dubai International Airport?▼
The IATA code of Dubai International Airport is DXB. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.
Where is Dubai International Airport located?▼
Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai, AE.
What is the ICAO code of Dubai International Airport?▼
The ICAO code of Dubai International Airport is OMDB. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.
What is the elevation of Dubai International Airport?▼
Dubai International Airport is at an elevation of 19 meters (62 ft) above sea level.
Location & Weather
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25.25280, 55.36440
19 m ü. NN
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