Abha International Airport

OEAB / AHB

Abha, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
8 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEAB 041100Z 20008KT 9999 SCT020 19/08 Q1022 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,858 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,858 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
793 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,858 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,596 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,722 ft
ISA Deviation: +17.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OEAB 041100Z 0412/0518 20015KT 7000 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0418 TSRA BKN020 FEW025CB BECMG 0420/0422 32005KT TEMPO 0420/0505 2000 BR PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0504 0600 FG SCT015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:18Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 15 kt
Visibility: 7 km
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
20:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 320° 5 kt
20:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAB
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
10,991 ft 148 ft ASP 129°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OEAB

3,925 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.9%
MVFR
6.9%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.1%

Abha International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 30°C with an average of 16.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 28.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
12.5%
E
4.8%
SE
1.8%
S
26.7%
SW
11.6%
W
0.6%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.9°C
Range: 5°C to 30°C
5°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

February October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,925 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Abha International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEAB
IATA Code: AHB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,858 ft MSL

Location

City: Abha
Country: SA
Latitude: 18.240400°
Longitude: 42.656601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

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

About Abha International Airport

Overview

Abha International Airport serves the Asir region in southwestern Saudi Arabia, located at an elevation of 6,858 feet above mean sea level. As a large international airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the high-altitude mountainous area surrounding Abha city, connecting the region to domestic and international destinations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's significant elevation at 6,858 ft MSL creates unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. High-altitude environments can impact aircraft performance, requiring more precise calculations for takeoff and landing weights, and potentially affecting engine and aerodynamic characteristics.

Notable Features

Situated in a mountainous terrain with coordinates at 18.240400, 42.656601, the airport presents complex geographical considerations for aviators. The single runway 13/31, measuring 10,991 feet in length and constructed with asphalt, is well-suited to accommodate larger aircraft despite the challenging regional topography.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31's substantial length of 10,991 feet provides flexibility for various aircraft types operating in this high-elevation environment. Pilots should be prepared for potential temperature and density altitude variations that can significantly impact aircraft performance during approaches and departures.

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.