Aradah Airport (OEAD)
Medium airport · Ardah, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Aradah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OEAD |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°13'37" E 55°16'2" 21.22700, 55.26730 |
| Location | Ardah, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,915 ft (2108 m) | 99 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aradah Airport at a glance
Aradah Airport is a medium airport in Ardah, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia. The field elevation of 699 ft (213 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OEAD 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, 03/21, offers 6,915 ft (2108 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OEAD 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 Aradah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duqm International Airport | OODQ | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Al Ain International Airport | OMAL | 339 km (183 NM) |
| Al Dhafra Air Base | OMAM | 344 km (186 NM) |
| Mussanah Airport | OOMN | 352 km (190 NM) |
| Zayed International Airport | OMAA | 363 km (196 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aradah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 699 ft field elevation of Aradah 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 Aradah Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aradah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aradah Airport is OEAD, 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 Aradah Airport above sea level?
Aradah Airport sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aradah Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.2270, 55.2673 — in Ardah, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Duqm International Airport, about 313 km away.
Does OEAD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OEAD 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 Aradah Airport?
Aradah Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,915 ft (2108 m) with a ASP surface.