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Jordan at a glance
- Capital
- Amman
- Population
- 11,484,805
- Area
- 89,342 km²
- Calling code
- +962
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Jordan
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Currency JODTime in Zarqa 06:05UTC+03:00Country codes JO / JOR
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ADJ
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Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport
14.4 km from the city centre · straight line
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ADJ airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | 14.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | 39.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| King Hussein International Airport | AQJ | 292.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport
Amman · OJAM
Elevation2555 ft
Coordinates31.9727, 35.9916
Runways
06 / 24
10745 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
AMMAN APP128.9 MHz
AMMAN GND121.7 MHz
AMMAN TWR118.1 MHz
Queen Alia International Airport
Amman · OJAI
Elevation2395 ft
Coordinates31.7226009369, 35.9931983948
Runways
08L / 26R
12008 × 200 ft
ASP08R / 26L
12008 × 200 ft
CONRadio frequencies
AMMAN APP128.9 MHz
ATIS127.6 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR119.8 MHz
King Hussein International Airport
Aqaba · OJAQ
Elevation175 ft
Coordinates29.611601, 35.018101
Runways
01 / 19
9855 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP119.2 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
CIVIL DEFENSE121.6 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
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Monthly weather in Jordan
Amman
4,007,526 residents
JAN
8 °C
FEB
9 °C
MAR
13 °C
APR
18 °C
MAY
22 °C
JUN
25 °C
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