Abha International Airport

OEAB / AHB

Abha, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
8 kt
200°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEAB 040600Z 20008KT 8000 FEW015 15/11 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,858 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,358 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
794 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,858 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,566 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,212 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OEAB 032300Z 0400/0506 19008KT 7000 SCT015 TEMPO 0400/0406 2000 BR FEW025CB PROB30 TEMPO 0401/0405 0500 FG BECMG 0406/0408 21018KT TEMPO 0407/0414 SCT020 FEW025CB BECMG 0416/0418 20008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 8 kt
Visibility: 7 km
07:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
16:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 200° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAB
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
10,991 ft 148 ft ASP 129°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OEAB

3,901 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.3%
MVFR
6.5%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.1%

Abha International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 30°C with an average of 16.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 28.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
12.5%
E
4.9%
SE
1.8%
S
26.5%
SW
11.5%
W
0.6%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.9°C
Range: 5°C to 30°C
5°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

February October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,901 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Abha International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEAB
IATA Code: AHB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,858 ft MSL

Location

City: Abha
Country: SA
Latitude: 18.240400°
Longitude: 42.656601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 10,991 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Abha International Airport

Overview

Abha International Airport serves the Asir region in southwestern Saudi Arabia, located at an elevation of 6,858 feet above mean sea level. As a large international airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the high-altitude mountainous area surrounding Abha city, connecting the region to domestic and international destinations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's significant elevation at 6,858 ft MSL creates unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. High-altitude environments can impact aircraft performance, requiring more precise calculations for takeoff and landing weights, and potentially affecting engine and aerodynamic characteristics.

Notable Features

Situated in a mountainous terrain with coordinates at 18.240400, 42.656601, the airport presents complex geographical considerations for aviators. The single runway 13/31, measuring 10,991 feet in length and constructed with asphalt, is well-suited to accommodate larger aircraft despite the challenging regional topography.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31's substantial length of 10,991 feet provides flexibility for various aircraft types operating in this high-elevation environment. Pilots should be prepared for potential temperature and density altitude variations that can significantly impact aircraft performance during approaches and departures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.