King Abdulaziz International Airport

OEJN / JED

Jeddah, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
11 kt
360°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEJN 042000Z 36011KT CAVOK 24/09 Q1014 NOSIG
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (48 ft)
Pressure Alt
26 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,118 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OEJN 041700Z 0418/0524 33015KT 7000 FEW040 TEMPO 0509/0515 3000 BLDU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 15 kt
Visibility: 7 km
09:00Z TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
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24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EJN
16L
34R ✈️
16C
34C ✈️
16R
34L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16C/34C
Active: 34C
13,123 ft 197 ft CON 160°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 34R
13,123 ft 197 ft ASP 160°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 34L
12,467 ft 197 ft CON 160°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OEJN

3,938 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.2%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.1%

King Abdulaziz International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from 17°C to 48°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 9.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
31.3%
NE
5.6%
E
2.8%
SE
3.9%
S
3.6%
SW
4.6%
W
15.4%
NW
22.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.2°C
Range: 17°C to 48°C
17°C 48°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16C/34C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,938 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

King Abdulaziz International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEJN
IATA Code: JED
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 48 ft MSL

Location

City: Jeddah
Country: SA
Latitude: 21.679600°
Longitude: 39.156502°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 16C/34C
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 16L/34R
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About King Abdulaziz International Airport

Overview

King Abdulaziz International Airport serves as a primary international gateway located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Situated at 48 feet mean sea level, the airport is a critical transportation hub for the western region of the country, handling significant international and domestic passenger and cargo traffic.

Flying Conditions

Jeddah's coastal location near the Red Sea creates complex meteorological environments with potential for rapid weather changes. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and occasional humidity-related visibility challenges, particularly during summer months when temperatures can be extreme.

Notable Features

The airport features three substantial runways, with two concrete (16C/34C and 16R/34L) and one asphalt (16L/34R) runway, each exceeding 12,000 feet in length. These extensive runway configurations provide operational flexibility for various aircraft types and support high-capacity international air traffic.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will typically depend on prevailing winds, with the three parallel runways (16C/34C, 16L/34R, 16R/34L) offering multiple approach options. Given the airport's coastal positioning, pilots should be prepared for potential wind shear and turbulence conditions, particularly during seasonal meteorological transitions.

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.