Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport

OEWD / WAE

Wadi Al Dawasir, SA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:00Z

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Current Weather

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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
16 kt
100°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR OEWD 042000Z 10016KT 8000 NSC 18/01 Q1020 NOSIG
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
951 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,062 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,860 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,715 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OEWD 041100Z 0412/0518 09013KT 9999 FEW040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:31Z BASE
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VFR 90° 13 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EWD
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
10,007 ft 147 ft ASP 102°
16.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OEWD

3,890 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.4%
MVFR
3.1%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0%

Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 44°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
3%
E
29%
SE
45.3%
S
4.5%
SW
2.4%
W
3.5%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 23°C
Range: 5°C to 44°C
5°C 44°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,890 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEWD
IATA Code: WAE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,062 ft MSL

Location

City: Wadi Al Dawasir
Country: SA
Latitude: 20.504299°
Longitude: 45.199600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport

Overview

Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport serves the southern region of Saudi Arabia, located at an elevation of 2,062 feet MSL in a desert terrain. The airport provides critical domestic transportation infrastructure for the Wadi Al Dawasir area, supporting regional connectivity with its substantial 10,007-foot asphalt runway.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates consistently excellent visual flight conditions, with 97.7% of observations reporting VFR weather. Temperatures range dramatically from 5°C to 44°C, with an average of 23.4°C, suggesting significant thermal variations pilots must consider. October, November, and September represent the most favorable flying months with optimal weather stability.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position at coordinates 20.504299, 45.199600 places it in a region characterized by desert terrain and potential thermal turbulence. Prevailing winds from the southeast (135°) average 7.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots, which pilots should anticipate during approach and departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a modest average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. Pilots can expect consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of reduced meteorological conditions, making this a predictably accessible airport for most aircraft operations.

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

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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.