What is the current weather at Fahud Airport?

Current conditions at Fahud Airport (OOFD) are VFR. Temperature is 23°C. Winds are from 270° at 6 knots.

What runways does OOFD have?

Fahud Airport has 1 runway(s): Runway 13/31 (8,399 ft, CON).

Does OOFD have an ILS approach?

Fahud Airport (OOFD) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of OOFD?

Fahud Airport (OOFD) has a field elevation of 552 feet MSL.

What is the ICAO code for Fahud Airport?

The ICAO code for Fahud Airport is OOFD. The IATA code is FAU.

Where is OOFD located?

Fahud Airport (OOFD) is located near Fahud, OM at coordinates 22.354759°N, 56.484146°E.

How often is the METAR updated for OOFD?

METAR reports for Fahud Airport (OOFD) are typically issued once per hour, around 55 minutes past the hour. Special METARs (SPECI) are issued when significant weather changes occur. MetarCentral updates data from official sources every 5 minutes.

Does OOFD have a TAF forecast?

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) availability depends on the airport. Check the OOFD TAF page at metarcentral.com/airport/OOFD/taf for the latest forecast, which covers a 24-30 hour period and is updated every 6 hours.

What does VFR mean at OOFD?

Fahud Airport is currently reporting VFR conditions. VFR (Visual Flight Rules) means visibility is greater than 5 statute miles and ceiling is above 3,000 feet AGL. These are good conditions for visual flying.

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Fahud, OM

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Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

Stale 422 hours ago

01:50Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

23°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 8°C

6 kt

270°

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

QNH

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OOFD 160150Z AUTO 27006KT //// ////// 23/08 Q1003

Weather Briefing

VFR

Fahud Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 422.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 6 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

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OFD

31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 13/31 Active: 31	8,399 ft	148 ft	CON	0°	↑ 4.6 kt • ↔ 3.9 kt 40° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Fahud Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OOFD

IATA Code: FAU

Type: small airport

Status: active

Elevation: 552 ft MSL

Location

City: Fahud

Country: OM

Latitude: 22.354759°

Longitude: 56.484146°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31

Length: 8,399 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: CON

ILS: No

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About Fahud Airport

Fahud Airport (OOFD/FAU) is located in Fahud, OM at an elevation of 552 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 8,399 feet.

Airport Overview

Fahud Airport serves Fahud in OM. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (13/31) with con surface. The longest runway measures 8,399 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from OOFD, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.