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Prince Sultan Air Base

OEPS / AKH

Al Kharj, SA

Last Updated

Sep 16, 05:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

05:55Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

33°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 1°C

4kt

320°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

29.87

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEPS 160555Z 32004KT 9999 SKC 33/01 A2987 RMK AO2A SLP067 WND DATA ESTMD T03300005 10331 20256 52009

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.87 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

28.24 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (1,651 ft)

Pressure Alt

1,701 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 4,257 ft (High - Reduced Performance)

ISA Deviation: +21.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF OEPS 160100Z 1601/1707 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2981INS BECMG 1605/1606 01009KT 9000 HZ SKC QNH2979INS BECMG 1608/1609 03012KT 9000 HZ SKC QNH2974INS BECMG 1615/1616 04006KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH2976INS BECMG 1623/1624 27006KT 9999 SKC QNH2979INS TX40/1611Z TN26/1602Z

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

06:11Z BASE

+0h

VFR VRB 6kt

Visibility: 10+ km

08:00Z BECMG

+2h

VFR 30° 12kt

Visibility: 9 km

Haze

15:00Z BECMG

+9h

VFR 40° 6kt

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

↑

EPS

17L

35R ✈️

17R

35L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 17L/35R Active: 35R	13,123 ft	148 ft	ASP	175°	↑ 3.5kt • ↔ 2.0kt 30° angle
17R/35L	13,123 ft	148 ft	ASPH	0°	↑ 3.1kt • ↔ 2.6kt 40° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

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

Prince Sultan Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEPS

IATA Code: AKH

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 1,651 ft MSL

Location

City: Al Kharj

Country: SA

Latitude: 24.062700°

Longitude: 47.580502°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 17L/35R

Length: 13,123 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 17R/35L

Length: 13,123 ft

Width: 148 ft

Surface: ASPH

ILS: No

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About Prince Sultan Air Base

Prince Sultan Air Base (OEPS/AKH) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Al Kharj, SA. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,651 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (17L/35R, 17R/35L) with ASP and ASPH surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.