Ta’if Regional Airport

OETF / TIF

Ta’if, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
9 kt
70°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OETF 041800Z 07009KT CAVOK 16/M09 Q1021 NOSIG
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
859 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,848 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,616 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,900 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OETF 041100Z 0412/0518 09012KT 7000 FEW030 BECMG 0420/0422 18006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:26Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 12 kt
Visibility: 7 km
20:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 180° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ETF
07 ✈️
25
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
12,254 ft 148 ft ASP 74°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
17/35 10,991 ft 148 ft ASP 172°
1.9 kt 8.8 kt
102° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OETF

3,902 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96%
MVFR
3.2%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.5%

Ta’if Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 6.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.7%
NE
4.5%
E
10.7%
SE
17.6%
S
14.6%
SW
12.8%
W
12.7%
NW
15.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.5°C
Range: 1°C to 37°C
1°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,902 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ta’if Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OETF
IATA Code: TIF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,848 ft MSL

Location

City: Ta’if
Country: SA
Latitude: 21.483001°
Longitude: 40.543442°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 12,254 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 10,991 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ta’if Regional Airport

Overview

Ta'if Regional Airport serves the Ta'if region in Saudi Arabia, situated at a significant elevation of 4,848 feet MSL. The airport features two substantial asphalt runways capable of handling medium-sized aircraft operations. Located at coordinates 21.483001, 40.543442, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in this mountainous area of the country.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with VFR conditions present 97.2% of the time. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at 135 degrees, averaging 6.9 knots with occasional peaks up to 20 knots. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 37°C, with an average of 21°C, creating stable flying conditions throughout most of the year.

Notable Features

Both runways 07/25 and 17/35 offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. The airport's high elevation at 4,848 feet MSL suggests potential performance considerations for aircraft, particularly during warmer temperatures. Minimal fog occurrence (0.7%) and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles contribute to reliable operational conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during September, October, and November, which represent the best VFR months. Crosswind components remain moderate, averaging 4.9 knots on runway 07/25 and 4.4 knots on runway 17/35. The long runway lengths (12,254 ft and 10,991 ft) provide ample landing and takeoff opportunities for most aircraft types.

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.