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July 5, 2017 - last modified on November 5, 2022

Al Maktoum International Airport (IATA: DWC, ICAO: OMDW), also known as Dubai World Central, is an international airport in Dubai. It was opened on 27 June 2010 and was initially planned to become Dubai’s major gateway. There are a handful of pax operators using DWC plus a few cargo operators, including Emirates Sky Cargo.

General Information
Security	Spotting in the UAE is neither supported nor understood nor tolerated. Especially taking pictures evincing airport buildings or facilities will may cause problems and punishments (which can range from a check by police to imprisonment in worst case) by the police or airport authorities. We will not be liable for any inconveniences with local authorities. Spotting at Al Maktoum Airport DWC is at your own risk. Keep a low profile wherever you are. Please always adjust your behaviour when travelling into the Middle East states including the UAE to avoid inconveniences with the police. General tip for spotting in the Middle East area: If you have a car stow your camera underneath the seat or in the glove box of the car. Have a map with you to fake a glitch or for an alleged planning of a route.
Terminal	There is one terminal
Runway	There are two runways 12/30 (major runway) and 13/31 (smallest ruwnay)

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	Roadside – 30 Arrivals
WHERE	Drive to Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central) but follow Dubai Air Show signs or Jetex FBO signs and continue a bite more after the Dubai Air Show turn signs. Park by the roadside and start spotting next to the trees.. The road is not very busy.

WHAT	Only arrivals runway 30 afternoon.

TIME	Best afternoon, from 1200 to sunset.

MISC.	Theirs nothing nearby this location, so take what you need or drive back to the airport you will find toilets, drinks, foods and free wifi.

FOCAL LENGTH	MD11 = 116mm / 320 = 210mm

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