Najran Domestic Airport

OENG / EAM

Najran, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
8 kt
30°
2.8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OENG 041000Z 03008KT 2800 DU FEW030 24/06 Q1019 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,982 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,982 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
886 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,982 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,810 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,846 ft
ISA Deviation: +17.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OENG 032300Z 0400/0506 35010KT 6000 FEW030 TEMPO 0400/0412 2000 DU BLDU BECMG 0408/0410 04015KT PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0418 FEW025CB SCT030 BECMG 0420/0422 36008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
20:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 360° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ENG
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
10,007 ft 147 ft ASP 60°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OENG

3,886 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.2%
MVFR
4.7%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.4%

Najran Domestic Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 7°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 16.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
17.6%
E
25.6%
SE
10.4%
S
3.1%
SW
7.6%
W
4%
NW
8.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.7°C
Range: 7°C to 38°C
7°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,886 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Najran Domestic Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OENG
IATA Code: EAM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,982 ft MSL

Location

City: Najran
Country: SA
Latitude: 17.611401°
Longitude: 44.419201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Najran Domestic Airport

Overview

Najran Domestic Airport serves the Najran region in southern Saudi Arabia, positioned at an elevation of 3,982 feet mean sea level. The airport supports regional domestic flight operations with its single substantial asphalt runway measuring 10,007 feet in length. Located at coordinates 17.611401, 44.419201, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for this southeastern Saudi Arabian metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Najran are predominantly favorable for visual flight operations, with 95.4% of observations supporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 4.2 knots, with maximum recorded speeds of 14 knots and calm periods occurring 16.7% of the time. Temperature ranges from 7°C to 38°C, with an average of 21.8°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation of 3,982 feet requires careful performance calculations for aircraft, particularly during warmer periods. Runway 06/24 demonstrates wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of 2.1 knots. The surrounding terrain likely includes the characteristic plateau and mountain landscapes of southern Saudi Arabia's mountainous regions.

Approach Considerations

Given the consistent easterly wind patterns, Runway 06/24 offers predictable approach conditions with minimal wind-related challenges. The lengthy 10,007-foot asphalt runway provides substantial landing and takeoff margins for most domestic aircraft types. Pilots should prioritize November, October, and December as months with optimal visual meteorological conditions based on historical data.

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.