Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

OEMA / MED

Medina, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
9 kt
70°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEMA 040900Z 07009KT CAVOK 19/M08 Q1023 NOSIG
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
951 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,151 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,859 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,855 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OEMA 040500Z 0406/0512 08012KT CAVOK BECMG 0418/0420 VRB03KT BECMG 0506/0508 12012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR VRB 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EMA
17
35 ✈️
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
14,222 ft 197 ft ASP 169°
1.6 kt 8.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
10,039 ft 147 ft ASP 184°
3.1 kt 8.5 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 - OEMA

3,929 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.8%
MVFR
3.7%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0%

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from 8°C to 44°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.3%
NE
15.4%
E
22.3%
SE
8.3%
S
4.7%
SW
8.3%
W
13%
NW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.3°C
Range: 8°C to 44°C
8°C 44°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,929 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEMA
IATA Code: MED
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,151 ft MSL

Location

City: Medina
Country: SA
Latitude: 24.553400°
Longitude: 39.705101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 14,222 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 10,039 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

Overview

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport serves the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, functioning as a critical transportation hub for religious pilgrims and regional travelers. Located at coordinates 24.553400, 39.705101, this large airport sits at an elevation of 2,151 feet mean sea level (MSL) and provides essential aviation infrastructure for the western region of Saudi Arabia.

Flying Conditions

Situated in a desert environment, the airport experiences significant temperature variations and potential dust/sand conditions that can impact visibility and aircraft performance. With two substantial asphalt runways - 17/35 measuring 14,222 feet and 18/36 measuring 10,039 feet - the airport offers robust operational flexibility across different meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 2,151 feet MSL and expansive runway lengths indicate it is designed to accommodate large aircraft with diverse operational requirements. Its geographic positioning in the Medina region means pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and potential wind shifts characteristic of desert terrain.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind conditions given the airport's two parallel-oriented runways (17/35 and 18/36). The substantial runway lengths provide significant margin for safe operations, with 14,222 feet available on the primary runway, allowing for complex aircraft handling across various approach scenarios.

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.