Sakhir Air Base

OBKH

Zallaq, BH

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Currently using: OBBI
Weather Source: Bahrain International Airport (OBBI)
Distance: 15nm / 28km from OBKH

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 28°C
8kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,005
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

OBBI 141400Z 05008KT 010V070 9999 FEW030 34/28 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 49ft
FEW 3,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,049ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (49 ft)
Pressure Alt
291 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,583 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OBBI 141100Z 1412/1518 05008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 8kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
BKH
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
 10,499 ft 148 ft ASPH 0°
↓ 4.0kt • ↔ 6.9kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sakhir Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OBKH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 49 ft MSL

Location

City: Zallaq
Country: BH
Latitude: 26.034533°
Longitude: 50.524544°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

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About Sakhir Air Base

Sakhir Air Base (OBKH) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Zallaq, BH. The facility operates at an elevation of 49 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (17/35) with ASPH surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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