King Salman Abdulaziz Airport

OEDM / DWD

Dawadmi, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
8 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEDM 040200Z 03008KT 9999 FEW040 09/M09 Q1019 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,026 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,026 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
918 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,026 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,854 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,860 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OEDM 032300Z 0400/0506 04014KT 7000 SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:28Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 14 kt
Visibility: 7 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EDM
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
10,006 ft 147 ft ASP 153°
4.0 kt 6.9 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OEDM

3,902 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.4%
MVFR
2.9%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.2%

King Salman Abdulaziz Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 4.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
8%
NE
15.6%
E
21.9%
SE
27.1%
S
11%
SW
6.3%
W
3.2%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.9°C
Range: 2°C to 42°C
2°C 42°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,902 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

King Salman Abdulaziz Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEDM
IATA Code: DWD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,026 ft MSL

Location

City: Dawadmi
Country: SA
Latitude: 24.449900°
Longitude: 44.121201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,006 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About King Salman Abdulaziz Airport

Overview

King Salman Abdulaziz Airport serves the Dawadmi region in Saudi Arabia, positioned at an elevation of 3026 feet above mean sea level. This medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a predominantly rural area of central Saudi Arabia. The airport features a single runway (15/33) with a substantial 10,006-foot asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at King Salman Abdulaziz Airport are predominantly VFR, with 97% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Winds typically originate from the southeast (135°) at an average of 9.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 23 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 2°C to 42°C, with an average of 21.4°C, suggesting potential for considerable thermal fluctuations during flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 3026 feet MSL introduces potential performance considerations for aircraft, particularly during warmer months. Its geographic coordinates (24.449900, 44.121201) place it in a region characterized by arid terrain. The single runway's orientation and length provide flexibility for various aircraft types and operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with winds aligned 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of just 5.7 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, October, and November, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Minimal fog occurrence (1.7%) and rare low IFR conditions (0.3%) suggest generally reliable approach and landing environments.

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.