Turaif Domestic Airport

OETR / TUI

Turaif, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
3 kt
150°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OETR 040300Z 15003KT CAVOK 02/M12 Q1020 NOSIG
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
927 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,803 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,601 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,714 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OETR 032300Z 0400/0506 VRB03KT CAVOK BECMG 0406/0408 29013KT 9999 FEW040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 290° 13 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OETR

3,876 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.8%
MVFR
3.9%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
0.5%

Turaif Domestic Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.7%
NE
5%
E
18.9%
SE
18.1%
S
7.4%
SW
6.2%
W
22.8%
NW
8.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.6°C
Range: -3°C to 39°C
-3°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 3,876 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.