Arar Domestic Airport

OERR / RAE

Arar, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -11°C
10 kt
240°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OERR 041000Z 24010KT CAVOK 19/M11 Q1020 NOSIG
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
960 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,813 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,611 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,526 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OERR 032300Z 0400/0506 28010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ERR
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
10,007 ft 148 ft ASP 105°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OERR

3,936 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.6%
MVFR
4.6%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.7%

Arar Domestic Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.8%
NE
11.6%
E
12.8%
SE
8.1%
S
7.1%
SW
8.5%
W
25.3%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.8°C
Range: -1°C to 43°C
-1°C 43°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,936 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arar Domestic Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OERR
IATA Code: RAE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,813 ft MSL

Location

City: Arar
Country: SA
Latitude: 30.906601°
Longitude: 41.138199°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Arar Domestic Airport

Overview

Arar Domestic Airport serves the northern region of Saudi Arabia, located in the city of Arar near the border with Iraq. Situated at an elevation of 1,813 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local area. The airport features a single runway 10/28 with a substantial length of 10,007 feet, capable of handling a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Arar are predominantly VFR, with 94.3% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The prevailing winds from the west (270°) average 6.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 43°C, with an average of 18.7°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature variations that pilots should anticipate.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position in northern Saudi Arabia suggests a desert terrain environment with potentially challenging wind conditions. The runway alignment of 10/28 is well-suited to the prevailing westerly winds, with 100% wind favorability and an average crosswind component of just 3.9 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (2.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during September, November, and January, which represent the best VFR months at Arar. The long runway and favorable wind conditions provide flexibility for approach and landing. With consistent westerly winds and minimal meteorological restrictions, most approaches can be conducted with high predictability and minimal weather-related challenges.

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.