Gassim Airport

OEGS / ELQ

Buraidah, SA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
41°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
5kt
120°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

OEGS 141000Z 12005KT CAVOK 41/00 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OEGS 132300Z 1400/1506 VRB03KT CAVOK BECMG 1408/1410 08010KT BECMG 1420/1422 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km
20:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR VRB 3kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
EGS
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
 9,843 ft 147 ft ASP 153°
↑ 4.2kt • ↔ 2.7kt
33° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gassim Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEGS
IATA Code: ELQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,126 ft MSL

Location

City: Buraidah
Country: SA
Latitude: 26.302799°
Longitude: 43.774399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Gassim Airport

Gassim Airport (OEGS/ELQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Buraidah, SA. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,126 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.

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