2.2.2 Marka Airport 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

Country Jordan Latitude 31.97533

Province / District 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

Other Comments:

OPERATING AIR CARRIERS

1. 2. 3. Palestine Airlines 4. 5. Air serv 6. RayaJet 7.

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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