Bisha Airport

OEBH / BHH

Bisha, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
15 kt
90°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEBH 041800Z 09015KT CAVOK 20/07 Q1019 NOSIG
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
889 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,887 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,715 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,248 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OEBH 041100Z 0412/0518 06010KT 7000 FEW030 BECMG 0420/0422 12015KT SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:40Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: 7 km
20:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 120° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EBH
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
10,007 ft 147 ft ASP 186°
0.0 kt 15.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OEBH

3,917 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97%
MVFR
2.5%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.1%

Bisha Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 9.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.9%
NE
13.7%
E
28.9%
SE
12.1%
S
11.7%
SW
3.7%
W
7.8%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.5°C
Range: 5°C to 39°C
5°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,917 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bisha Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEBH
IATA Code: BHH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,887 ft MSL

Location

City: Bisha
Country: SA
Latitude: 19.984400°
Longitude: 42.620899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bisha Airport

Overview

Bisha Airport serves the Bisha region in Saudi Arabia at an elevation of 3,887 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 19.984400, 42.620899, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a mountainous area of the country. The airport features a single runway 18/36 with a substantial 10,007-foot asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bisha Airport are predominantly VFR, with 98.8% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Winds are consistently from the east at an average of 6.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots and calm periods occurring 10.1% of the time. Temperature ranges from 5°C to 39°C, with an average of 22.7°C, providing generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's significant elevation of 3,887 feet MSL indicates a terrain-influenced environment typical of the Saudi Arabian interior. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude effects, particularly during warmer months. The single runway's orientation (18/36) suggests the airport is well-aligned with prevailing wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 benefits from highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind component of only 4.9 knots. October through December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and virtually no instances of reduced visibility.

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.