Abha International Airport (OEAB)
Large airport · Abha, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Abha International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OEAB |
| IATA | AHB |
| Elevation | 6,858 ft (2090 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°14'25" E 42°39'24" 18.24040, 42.65660 |
| Location | Abha, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,991 ft (3350 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Abha International Airport at a glance
Abha International Airport is a large airport in Abha, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as AHB. The field elevation of 6,858 ft (2090 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OEAB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 10,991 ft (3350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OEAB 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 Abha International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Khalid Air Base | OEKM | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport | OEGN | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Bisha Airport | OEBH | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Najran Domestic Airport | OENG | 199 km (107 NM) |
| King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport | OEBA | 253 km (137 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abha International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,858 ft field elevation of Abha International 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 Abha International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Abha International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Abha International Airport is OEAB, and its IATA code is AHB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Abha International Airport above sea level?
Abha International Airport sits at an elevation of 6,858 feet (2090 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abha International Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.2404, 42.6566 — in Abha, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Khalid Air Base, about 17 km away.
Does OEAB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OEAB 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 Abha International Airport?
Abha International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,991 ft (3350 m) with a ASP surface.