Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Hamad International Airport (ICAO: OTHH / IATA: DOH)
Location (City, Country)
Doha, Qatar
Airport Type & Size
DOH is a major global hub and the main airport in Qatar. It features two long parallel runways:
Runway 16L/34R:
- Length: 4,850 m / 15,912 ft
- Width: 60 m
- Elevation: 13 ft
- Heading: 156° / 336°
Runway 16R/34L:
- Length: 4,250 m / 13,944 ft
- Width: 60 m
- Elevation: 13 ft
- Heading: 156° / 336°
The runways and terminal layout are highly efficient, allowing fast turnarounds and optimized taxiing. The airport mainly handles passenger flights, with additional cargo and charter operations.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
Hamad International Airport was voted Best Airport in the World, and Qatar Airways has repeatedly ranked among the Best Airlines Globally. DOH offers:
- A stunning parallel runway layout for realistic separation of arrivals and departures
- A central terminal area between the runways
- Extensive opportunities for long-haul, short-haul, and cargo operations
- An ideal hub for connecting regions (Asia–Europe–Africa)
This makes it a perfect candidate for World of Airports, offering a mix of prestige, strategic gameplay, and operational diversity.
Major Airlines & Routes
Hub: Qatar Airways
Also served by:
FlyDubai, Etihad Airways, British Airways, Flynas, Saudia, Gulf Air, Salam Air, Oman Air, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Air Arabia, IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and many others.
Starter Qatar Airways routes (examples):
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Kuwait, Jeddah, Istanbul, Cairo, Algiers, Athens, London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Vienna, Alexandria, Addis Ababa, Paris, Berlin, Mumbai, Tehran, Baghdad, Rome, Muscat, Moscow, Zurich, Barcelona, Quito (cargo), Luxembourg (cargo)
Qatar Airways Fleet
- Airbus A320-200, A321neo (incoming), A330-200/-300
- Airbus A350-900/-1000, A380-800
- Boeing 737 MAX 8/10 (orders), 777-200LR/-300ER, 777-9 (orders), 787-8/-9
- Boeing 777F, 777-8F (incoming cargo)
Qatar Executive: Bombardier Global 5000, Airbus A319ACJ, Gulfstream G650ER & G700
Unique Features or Challenges
- Dual parallel runways for efficient traffic management
- Terminal positioned between both runways → short taxi distances
- Dedicated cargo and VIP charter areas
- Frequent wide-body and ultra-long-haul traffic
- World-class design and operations ideal for high-volume gameplay
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Hamad International Airport - Wikipedia
