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Gassim Airport

OEGS / ELQ

Buraidah, SA

Last Updated

Nov 4, 11:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

11:00Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

30°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -6°C

2kt

170°

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,019

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEGS 041100Z 17002KT CAVOK 30/M06 Q1019 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,019 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

948 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (2,126 ft)

Pressure Alt

1,955 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 4,265 ft (High - Reduced Performance)

ISA Deviation: +19.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OEGS 041100Z 0412/0518 08008KT CAVOK BECMG 0500/0502 VRB03KT BECMG 0508/0510 07008KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

11:14Z BASE

+0h

VFR 80° 8kt

Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

EGS

15 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 15/33 Active: 15	9,843 ft	147 ft	ASP	153°	↑ 1.9kt • ↔ 0.7kt 20° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

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

Gassim Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEGS

IATA Code: ELQ

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 2,126 ft MSL

Location

City: Buraidah

Country: SA

Latitude: 26.302799°

Longitude: 43.774399°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-3

Runway Information

Runway 15/33

Length: 9,843 ft

Width: 147 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Gassim Airport

Gassim Airport (OEGS/ELQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Buraidah, SA. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,126 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with ASP surface . 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.