Prince Sultan Air Base

OEPS / AKH

Al Kharj, SA

Last Updated
Nov 3, 07:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
07:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -10°C
3kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.20
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEPS 030755Z 28003KT 9999 SKC 27/M10 A3020 RMK AO2A SLP202 WND DATA ESTMD ALSTG/SLP ESTMD T02691102

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.20 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.57 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,651 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,371 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 3,207 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OEPS 030100Z 0301/0407 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3017INS BECMG 0307/0308 35009KT 9999 SKC QNH3012INS TEMPO 0309/0314 36012G18KT 9000 HZ BECMG 0313/0314 02009KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS BECMG 0320/0321 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3014INS TX32/0311Z TN16/0401Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 20° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR VRB 6kt
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
Active: 35R
13,123 ft 148 ft ASP 175°
↑ 1.0kt ↔ 2.8kt
70° angle
17R/35L 13,123 ft 148 ft ASPH
↑ 0.5kt ↔ 3.0kt
80° 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.