Arfa Airport

OE43

Ta'if, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Currently using: OETF
Weather Source: Ta’if Regional Airport (OETF)
Distance: 38nm / 70km from OE43

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
09:00Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
9 kt
90°
4 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OETF 040900Z 09009KT 4000 DU NSC 16/M04 Q1021 NOSIG
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
883 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,155 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,923 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,040 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD OETF 040800Z 0408/0506 12008KT 7000 NSC TEMPO 0408/0416 3000 DU BECMG 0420/0422 18006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 8 kt
Visibility: 7 km
20:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 180° 6 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

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E43
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
 6,726 ft 82 ft ASP 114°
↑ 8.5 kt • ↔ 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Arfa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OE43
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,155 ft MSL

Location

City: Ta'if
Country: SA
Latitude: 21.323601°
Longitude: 41.198299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,726 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@9kt
Density Alt
4155ft, 16°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

OETF IFR
Ta’if Regional Airport
38nm
70km
OEBA VFR
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport
66nm
123km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Arfa Airport

Arfa Airport (OE43) is located in Ta'if, SA at an elevation of 4,155 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 6,726 feet.

Airport Overview

Arfa Airport serves Ta'if in SA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (11/29) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 6,726 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 4155 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from OE43, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at OE43

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Understanding Flight Categories
VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR explained
Current: IFR conditions
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 4,155 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.