Al-Ahsa International Airport

OEAH / HOF

Hofuf, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
15 kt
330°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEAH 041000Z 33015KT CAVOK 19/08 Q1019 NOSIG
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (588 ft)
Pressure Alt
416 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,037 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OEAH 032230Z 0400/0506 35010KT 7000 RA SCT035 BKN080 PROB40 TEMPO 0400/0406 VRB20KT 3000 TSRA BR FEW030CB PROB40 TEMPO 0407/0415 VRB20KT 4000 TSRA FEW030CB BECMG 0417/0419 31008KT 7000 NSC PROB30 TEMPO 0502/0506 4000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:55Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 10 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Rain
17:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR 310° 8 kt
Visibility: 7 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAH
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
10,039 ft 148 ft ASP 164°
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OEAH

3,968 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.8%
MVFR
10.7%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
1%

Al-Ahsa International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 47°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 10.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.6%
NE
8%
E
2.6%
SE
3.1%
S
9.9%
SW
6.7%
W
6%
NW
25.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.5°C
Range: 5°C to 47°C
5°C 47°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

October November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,968 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Al-Ahsa International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEAH
IATA Code: HOF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 588 ft MSL

Location

City: Hofuf
Country: SA
Latitude: 25.285299°
Longitude: 49.485199°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 10,039 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Al-Ahsa International Airport

Overview

Al-Ahsa International Airport serves the Hofuf region in Saudi Arabia, situated at 588 ft mean sea level with coordinates 25.285299, 49.485199. The medium-sized airport features a single 10,039 ft asphalt runway (16/34), positioned to accommodate regional and domestic aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions 84.2% of the time, with predominantly northerly winds averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 5°C to 47°C with an average of 23.3°C, suggesting potential density altitude considerations during summer months.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation of 588 ft and geographical location contribute to generally stable atmospheric conditions. Wind patterns demonstrate a consistent northerly direction with only 11.2% calm periods, providing predictable wind characteristics for flight planning and navigation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 offers excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 3.2 knots. Visibility consistently remains high at 10 statute miles, with rare instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs in only 1.6% of observations), supporting reliable approach and landing conditions.

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

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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.