Tabuk Airport

OETB / TUU

Tabuk, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OETB 040900Z 00000KT CAVOK 18/M07 Q1021 NOSIG
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
936 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,551 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,319 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,291 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF OETB 032300Z 0400/0506 VRB03KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
ETB
06
24
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 10,991 ft 148 ft ASP 65°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
65° angle
13/31 10,007 ft 148 ft ASP 132°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
132° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OETB

3,900 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.7%
MVFR
4.1%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Tabuk Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 27.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.9%
NE
4.9%
E
13.3%
SE
5.5%
S
3.7%
SW
8.1%
W
15.7%
NW
11.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.1°C
Range: 0°C to 41°C
0°C 41°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,900 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tabuk Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OETB
IATA Code: TUU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,551 ft MSL

Location

City: Tabuk
Country: SA
Latitude: 28.365400°
Longitude: 36.618900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 10,991 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Tabuk Airport

Overview

Tabuk Airport is a medium-sized airport located in northwestern Saudi Arabia, serving the city of Tabuk. Situated at an elevation of 2,551 feet MSL, the airport features two substantial asphalt runways capable of handling significant aircraft operations. Its strategic location provides critical aviation infrastructure in a region characterized by arid terrain and variable weather conditions.

Flying Conditions

The airport demonstrates exceptionally consistent visual flight conditions, with 97.6% of observations reporting VFR weather. Prevailing westerly winds average 5.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 20 knots and calm periods occurring 29.3% of the time. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 0°C to 41°C, with an average of 20°C, suggesting potential density altitude considerations during summer months.

Notable Features

Both runways (06/24 and 13/31) offer extended lengths exceeding 10,000 feet, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. The airport's geographical coordinates (28.365400, 36.618900) place it in a region with generally stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots can expect consistently favorable wind alignments, with both runways experiencing 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind components.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. The long runways and predictable wind patterns enable straightforward approach and landing procedures. With an average visibility of 10 statute miles and zero reported fog incidents, pilots can anticipate reliable visual references during approach and landing sequences.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.