CAPA’s Global Airport Leaders’ Forum takes place at the world’s leading airport event, The Airport Show in Dubai this May 7-9. The venue is the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center (DICEC), approximately a 15-minute drive from Dubai International Airport. Here is the latest ops info for DXB.
Dubai International Airport
- IATA: DXB
- ICAO: OMDB
- Latitude / longitude: N 25° 15.2′ E 55° 21.9′
- Magnetic variation: 1.4°E
- Elevation: 62′
- Fuel: 100LL, Jet A-1
- Time Zone Info: GMT+4:00 no DST
Operational Information
- Private flights require landing permits but not overflight permits
- Non-scheduled commercial flights require landing but not overflight permits
- Slot approval requested 24-hours in advance is preferable to attain desired slots
- Peak hours: AM hour from 0100z – 0700z & 1700z – 2200z
- The best opportunity for arrival and departure slots is between 1000Z – 1400Z
- Overnight parking can be difficult to obtain for medium and wide-body aircraft non-scheduled operators
- Parking is subject to availability
Accommodation
Hotels near the event:
- Emirates Grand Hotel
- Conrad Hotel
- The H Hotel
- The Apartments Dubai World Trade Center
Hotels near the airport:
- Intercontinental Dubai Festival City
- Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City
- Le Meridien Dubai
- Dubai Airport Hotel
Ground Transport
Dubai is well serviced by the Dubai Taxi Corporation. Click here to calculate the cost of a fare.
For flight ops to Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central), check out our blog:
https://www.uas.aero/resources/blogs/flights-ops-to-dubai-world-central-dwc
For more information or support with your flight ops to Dubai, contact UAS