Medium airport · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Minhad Air Base
A 2010 US diplomatic cable said that the base was "a critical hub for Coalition/ISAF partners in Afghanistan, including the Australians, Dutch, Canadians, Brits and Kiwis." As of March 2024 the airbase is host to the permanent British Support Operations facility Donnelly Lines. Its IATA code is NHD. Its ICAO code is OMDM. It has 1 runway, longest 12,970 ft (ASP). Elevation 165 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NHD |
| ICAO code | OMDM |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 12,970 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 165 ft |
| Coordinates | 25.0268° N, 55.3662° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Al Minhad Air Base is known for
A 2010 US diplomatic cable said that the base was "a critical hub for Coalition/ISAF partners in Afghanistan, including the Australians, Dutch, Canadians, Brits and Kiwis." As of March 2024 the airbase is host to the permanent British Support Operations facility Donnelly Lines.
History
A 2010 US diplomatic cable said that the base was "a critical hub for Coalition/ISAF partners in Afghanistan, including the Australians, Dutch, Canadians, Brits and Kiwis." As of March 2024 the airbase is host to the permanent British Support Operations facility Donnelly Lines.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Al Minhad Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Burj Khalifa · United Arab Emirates · 13.1 miles away
- Burj Al Arab · United Arab Emirates · 13.8 miles away
- Louvre Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · 69.6 miles away
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque · United Arab Emirates · 70.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Al Minhad Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve · United Arab Emirates · 22.1 miles away
- Sharjah National Park · United Arab Emirates · 22.4 miles away
Airports nearby
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Dubai International Airport
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Sharjah International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Al Minhad Air Base?
A 2010 US diplomatic cable said that the base was "a critical hub for Coalition/ISAF partners in Afghanistan, including the Australians, Dutch, Canadians, Brits and Kiwis." As of March 2024 the airbase is host to the permanent British Support Operations facility Donnelly Lines.
What is the airport code for Al Minhad Air Base?
Al Minhad Air Base — its IATA code is NHD and its ICAO code is OMDM.
Where is Al Minhad Air Base located?
Al Minhad Air Base serves Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its coordinates are 25.0268° N, 55.3662° E.
What is the history of Al Minhad Air Base?
A 2010 US diplomatic cable said that the base was "a critical hub for Coalition/ISAF partners in Afghanistan, including the Australians, Dutch, Canadians, Brits and Kiwis." As of March 2024 the airbase is host to the permanent British Support Operations facility Donnelly Lines.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5236
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Minhad_Air_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.