Gurayat Domestic Airport

OEGT / URY

Gurayat, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
4 kt
30°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEGT 040900Z 03004KT CAVOK 15/M03 Q1022 NOSIG
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,672 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,410 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,811 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OEGT 032300Z 0400/0506 34013KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 13 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EGT
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
10,007 ft 147 ft ASP 106°
1.4 kt 3.8 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 - OEGT

3,918 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89%
MVFR
8.4%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
0.7%

Gurayat Domestic Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -2°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 20.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
3%
NE
3.2%
E
12.7%
SE
11.5%
S
1.2%
SW
4.2%
W
20.9%
NW
22.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.4°C
Range: -2°C to 38°C
-2°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,918 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gurayat Domestic Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEGT
IATA Code: URY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,672 ft MSL

Location

City: Gurayat
Country: SA
Latitude: 31.412413°
Longitude: 37.278898°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gurayat Domestic Airport

Overview

Gurayat Domestic Airport serves the Gurayat region in Saudi Arabia as a medium-sized airport situated at 1672 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 31.412413, 37.278898, the airport provides critical domestic aviation infrastructure in this northeastern area of the country. Its single runway 10/28 extends 10,007 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Gurayat are predominantly VFR, with 91.4% of observations indicating favorable flying conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the northwest at 315 degrees, averaging 7.3 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature ranges from -2°C to 38°C with an average of 17.4°C, providing relatively stable thermal conditions for aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation of 1672 feet MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment with potential wind dynamics typical of the regional geography. Calm wind conditions occur in 21.6% of observations, which can impact takeoff and landing procedures. The consistent northwestern wind pattern provides predictable airflow for pilot planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 3 knots. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility or fog.

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.