Prince Sultan Air Base

OEPS / AKH

Al Kharj, SA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 12:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
3kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.15
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEPS 171255Z 03003KT 9999 FEW210 17/M03 A3015 RMK AO2A SLP205 WND DATA ESTMD ALSTG/SLP ESTMD T01731034

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,651ft
FEW 21,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
21,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,651ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.15 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.52 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,651 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,421 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,057 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OEPS 170900Z 1709/1815 VRB06KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3017INS BECMG 1713/1714 10006KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3018INS BECMG 1801/1802 18008KT 9999 SKC QNH3016INS BECMG 1804/1805 20010G15KT 9999 SKC QNH3005INS TX16/1713Z TN09/1802Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
01:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 180° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EPS
17L
35R
17R ✈️
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17L/35R 13,123 ft 148 ft ASP 175°
↓ 2.5kt ↔ 1.7kt
145° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
13,123 ft 148 ft ASPH
↓ 2.3kt ↔ 1.9kt
140° 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.