Al Wajh Domestic Airport

OEWJ / EJH

Al Wajh, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
8 kt
230°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEWJ 040900Z 23008KT CAVOK 24/00 Q1020 NOSIG
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (66 ft)
Pressure Alt
-137 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 959 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OEWJ 032300Z 0400/0506 06006KT CAVOK BECMG 0406/0408 29013KT BECMG 0418/0420 03010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 30° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EWJ
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
10,007 ft 148 ft ASP 151°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OEWJ

3,909 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97.8%
MVFR
2.1%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Al Wajh Domestic Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 38°C with an average of 24.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.7%
NE
14.3%
E
6.9%
SE
3.1%
S
2.4%
SW
3.1%
W
16.4%
NW
25.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.3°C
Range: 13°C to 38°C
13°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,909 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Al Wajh Domestic Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEWJ
IATA Code: EJH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Al Wajh
Country: SA
Latitude: 26.198601°
Longitude: 36.476398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Al Wajh Domestic Airport

Overview

Al Wajh Domestic Airport serves the coastal region of northwestern Saudi Arabia, located at an elevation of 66 feet MSL. Situated near the Red Sea, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Al Wajh area. The airport features a single asphalt runway (15/33) measuring 10,007 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates exceptionally stable VFR conditions, with 97.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 6.8 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature ranges from 13°C to 38°C, with an average of 25.1°C, suggesting significant thermal variations that pilots should anticipate.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location near the Red Sea presents a relatively flat terrain environment. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest, with only 2.9% of observations reporting calm conditions. The geographic positioning suggests minimal terrain-related turbulence or significant elevation changes around the airport's immediate vicinity.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind component of just 3.8 knots. October through December represent the most optimal months for VFR operations, characterized by the most stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of fog or significant visibility restrictions.

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.