Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport

OEPA / AQI

Qaisumah, SA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -14°C
8 kt
250°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEPA 050900Z 25008KT CAVOK 22/M14 Q1021 NOSIG
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,174 ft)
Pressure Alt
942 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,064 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OEPA 042300Z 0500/0606 21006KT CAVOK BECMG 0506/0508 27007KT BECMG 0518/0520 36008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 360° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EPA
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
10,007 ft 148 ft ASP 158°
0.0 kt 8.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OEPA

3,912 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.1%
MVFR
5.8%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.6%

Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 45°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 7.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.1%
N
26.8%
S
11.6%
W
8.5%
NE
8.7%
NW
15.5%
SE
11.1%
SW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.7°C
Range: 0°C to 45°C
0°C 45°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

March October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,912 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEPA
IATA Code: AQI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,174 ft MSL

Location

City: Qaisumah
Country: SA
Latitude: 28.335199°
Longitude: 46.125099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport

Overview

Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport serves the northeastern region of Saudi Arabia, located in a strategic area within the Eastern Province. As a medium-sized airport with a single 10,007-foot asphalt runway, it supports regional and military aviation operations in this desert terrain.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 92.4% of observations reporting favorable visual flight rules. Temperature ranges significantly from 0°C to 45°C, with an average of 21.5°C, indicating potential thermal variations pilots must consider. Wind patterns are consistently northerly at an average of 6.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots.

Notable Features

Situated at an elevation of 1,174 feet mean sea level, the airport is positioned in a flat desert landscape. The airport's geographical location suggests potential for rapid weather changes typical of arid regions, with minimal terrain interference for approach and departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and a modest average crosswind of 3.4 knots. October, November, and September represent the most stable VFR months, providing optimal flying conditions with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (4% of observations).

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
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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.