Jordan Marka Airport
Amman-Marka International
Airport (AMIA) Established by the British as a joint military
civilian airport in 1950, the airport grew quickly to become
Jordan's only international gateway. In the years that followed,
the aircraft using it increased in size, AMIA single runway 06/24,
which was extended from 2,000 meters to 3,286 meters in
1976.
Runway related and other
navigational aids were upgraded the same year, culminating in the
opening of the new control tower. However AMIA became more
congested year by year, And AMIA lives on for another reason.
Originally built in open countryside, urban development has
surrounded it on three out four of four sides to make it a suburban
airport.
An amazing variety of aircraft and
people pass through AMIA, and traffic ranges from giant Galaxy C5s,
C17, B747, A340, VC10s and Antonov 124s. not least AMIA
extraordinary capacity and its proven ability to handle all types
of traffic. Capable of handling up to 1.5 million passengers a year
and able to accommodate the B747-400s aircraft. and AMIA
alternative to QAIA.
Airport Details |
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Country |
Jordan |
Latitude |
31.97533 |
Province / District |
Amman |
Longitude |
35.98277 |
Airport Name |
Marka Airport |
Elevation (ft) |
2555 feet |
IATA & ICAO codes |
ADJ - OJAM |
Surface |
ASP |
Town or City (closest) |
Amman |
Runway Condition |
International standards |
NGO / UN (on ground) |
n/a |
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Runway Dimension |
3275m x 45m |
Ground Handling (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Refueling Capacity |
n/a |
Runway Lighting (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Runway Heading |
n/a |
Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Air Traffic Control (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Windsock (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Weather Information (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Navigation Aids (Yes / No) |
n/a |
Perimeter fencing (Yes / No) |
n/a |
OPERATING AIR CARRIERS
- Royal Wings
- Jordan Aviation
- Palestine Airlines
- Arab Wings
- Air serv
- RayaJet
- Royal Falcon
AIRCRAFT TYPE CURRENTLY SERVED
C130, C5, C17 B707, B727, B737, VC10s Airbus A320, and Airbus
A310.
Airport Reference Code 4D and Approach Type. Cat 1
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