Aqaba Airport– AQJ
Also known as the King Hussein International Airport, the Aqaba Airport (AQJ) is located within the area of the Industrial City or the Aqaba International Industrial Estate in the northern suburb of Aqaba in Jordan. Aqaba, Jordan is an unusual location as it resides within a 15-mile radius with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and nearby Israel.
Best Time to Visit
Travelers to the Aqaba Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan can expect clear weather, but should watch out for the strong southerly winds that bring sandstorms across the Red Sea from Egypt. The AQJ operates with a single runway equipped with a category 1 instrument landing system. It has one terminal building with one departure gate and one baggage carousel. The airport also has four check-in desks, two gates, a cargo building and a cargo apron together with a parallel taxiway. AQJ also houses a post office, VIP Lounge, and a Duty-Free Shop. It has nine airlines with around 16 destinations connecting to the airport. The Aqaba Airport services around 1.5 million passengers a year with around 3,000 aircraft movements annually.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There a lot of hotels near the Aqaba Airport. You can stay at the upscale U Sunrise Club Hotel-All Inclusive with just 6km away from the airport. And the casual Isrotel Agaimim and the Vista Eilat Hotel are also wonderful options.
Nearby airports to the AQJ-Aqaba Airport in Jordan includes the defunct airport, Eilat Airport (ETH) and the nearby Taba International Airport (TCP). Eilat Airport is located in Eilat, Israel, while the TCP is located in Taba, Egypt.
