Mecca East Airport (OE49)
Medium airport · Mecca, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Mecca East Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OE49 |
| Elevation | 1,210 ft (369 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°26'15" E 39°59'39" 21.43750, 39.99420 |
| Location | Mecca, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,865 ft (2397 m) | 140 ft | ASP | No |
Mecca East Airport at a glance
Mecca East Airport is a medium airport in Mecca, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia. The field elevation of 1,210 ft (369 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OE49 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 7,865 ft (2397 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OE49 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Mecca East Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taif International Airport | OETF | 57 km (31 NM) |
| King Faisal Naval Base | OEJF | 86 km (46 NM) |
| King Abdulaziz International Airport | OEJN | 91 km (49 NM) |
| King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport | OEBA | 212 km (114 NM) |
| Bisha Airport | OEBH | 317 km (171 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mecca East Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,210 ft field elevation of Mecca East Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 40 airports and airfields we list for Saudi Arabia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Mecca East Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mecca East Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mecca East Airport is OE49, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mecca East Airport above sea level?
Mecca East Airport sits at an elevation of 1,210 feet (369 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mecca East Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.4375, 39.9942 — in Mecca, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Taif International Airport, about 57 km away.
Does OE49 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OE49 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Mecca East Airport?
Mecca East Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,865 ft (2397 m) with a ASP surface.