Turaif Domestic Airport

OETR / TUI

Turaif, SA

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
14 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OETR 180700Z 14014KT 9999 SCT040 23/14 Q1007 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,803 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,803 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Turaif Domestic Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 14 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Haze, Thunderstorm Rain, Blowing Dust. Winds are forecast to reach up to 30 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 10 to 30 knots. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Haze between 00:00Z and 06:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain, Blowing Dust between 06:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
914 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,803 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,991 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,624 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OETR 172300Z 1800/1906 14015KT 7000 SCT040 PROB30 TEMPO 1800/1806 3000 HZ FEW030CB BKN030 BECMG 1804/1806 24020KT TEMPO 1806/1815 VRB30KT 1500 TSRA BLDU FEW030CB BKN040 BECMG 1818/1820 28010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 15 kt
Visibility: 7 km
18:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 280° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ETR
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 105°
10.7 kt 9.0 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 - OETR

4,887 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.2%
MVFR
4.7%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.5%

Turaif Domestic Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 4.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
4.7%
E
17.3%
SE
17.5%
S
7.5%
SW
6.8%
W
24.9%
NW
9.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.3°C
Range: -3°C to 39°C
-3°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,887 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Turaif Domestic Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OETR
IATA Code: TUI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,803 ft MSL

Location

City: Turaif
Country: SA
Latitude: 31.692188°
Longitude: 38.731544°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Turaif Domestic Airport

Overview

Turaif Domestic Airport serves the northern region of Saudi Arabia, located at an elevation of 2,803 feet MSL near the Saudi-Jordanian border. As a medium-sized domestic airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure in a remote desert area, supporting regional air connectivity for the Turaif municipality and surrounding territories.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 94.9% of the time, with extremely limited IFR or LIFR occurrences. Winds predominantly originate from the east (90 degrees) at an average of 8.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots and calm periods representing 5.5% of observations. Seasonal temperatures range dramatically from -3°C to 39°C, with an average of 16.7°C.

Notable Features

Situated in a desert environment at a significant elevation, Turaif Domestic Airport features a single asphalt runway (10/28) measuring 9,843 feet in length. The airport's geographic position and elevation contribute to significant temperature variations and potential wind dynamics that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning and operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates exceptionally favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and a modest average crosswind of 3.9 knots. Pilots should note that September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering the most predictable flying conditions at this desert airport.

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.