Airport Overview
Information
| IATA | ICAO | Charts | NOTAM(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHJ | OMSJ | U.A.E eAIP (Account Required) | U.A.E FIR - NOTAM(S) |
Sharjah International Airport is an international airport located 7 nautical miles southeast of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It has a single runway and, as of 2022, is the only airport in Sharjah handling international flights.
Charts & Scenery
Pilots can access the latest charts through the following sources: Chartfox (Free, VATSIM login required), the U.A.E eAIP (Free, account required), or Navigraph (Subscription required).
| Simulator | Freeware | Payware |
|---|---|---|
| MSFS | MSK Productions | |
| X-Plane | X-Plane Default | |
| Prepar3D V4/V5 | AVSIM | MSK Productions |
Stand Allocation
| Area | Operator |
|---|---|
| 1A, 1B and 1C | ABY |
| 2 to 8 | ABY, all international |
| 11 to 26 | ABY, low-cost (overflow) |
| 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 | ABY, SQC, GEC, UPS |
| 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 | ABY, other cargo, low-cost (overflow) |
Info
All arriving aircraft will be assigned stands by our stand assigner using the Ground Radar Plugin.
Air Traffic Control positions
| Login Code | Radio Callsign | Frequency | Area of Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMSJ_GND | Sharjah Ground | 121.875 | - All clearances and ground contact |
| OMSJ_TWR | Sharjah Tower | 118.600 | - Primary Tower Position |
| OMDB_1_DEP | Dubai Departures | 121.025 | - Primary Departure Position |
| OMDB_2_DEP | Dubai Departures | 124.675 | - |
| OMDB_APP | Dubai Arrivals | 124.900 | - Primary Arrivals Position - Services for: OMDB, OMSJ, OMDW |
Info
For IFR flights, the airborne frequency will be provided during the IFR clearance. Pilots should note this and tune the correct Departure frequency once airborne. Sharjah Tower will not provide a handoff.