Sakhir Air Base

OBKH

Zallaq, BH

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:00 UTC

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
11kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,019
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OBBI 171600Z 31011KT 9999 FEW025 16/08 Q1019 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 49ft
FEW 2,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,549ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (49 ft)
Pressure Alt
-122 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 10 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OBBI 171100Z 1712/1818 32017KT 9999 FEW020 BECMG 1719/1721 30007KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 17kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 300° 7kt

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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
↓ 8.4kt ↔ 7.1kt
140° 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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