King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport (OEBA)
Medium airport · Al-Baha, Al Batah Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OEBA |
| IATA | ABT |
| Elevation | 5,486 ft (1672 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°17'55" E 41°38'10" 20.29851, 41.63615 |
| Location | Al-Baha, Al Batah Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,991 ft (3350 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport at a glance
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport is a medium airport in Al-Baha, Al Batah Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as ABT. The field elevation of 5,486 ft (1672 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OEBA 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, 07/25, offers 10,991 ft (3350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OEBA 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 King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bisha Airport | OEBH | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Taif International Airport | OETF | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Mecca East Airport | OE49 | 212 km (114 NM) |
| Abha International Airport | OEAB | 253 km (137 NM) |
| King Khalid Air Base | OEKM | 254 km (137 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,486 ft field elevation of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) 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 King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport
What is the ICAO code of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport is OEBA, and its IATA code is ABT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport above sea level?
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport sits at an elevation of 5,486 feet (1672 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.2985, 41.6362 — in Al-Baha, Al Batah Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bisha Airport, about 109 km away.
Does OEBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OEBA 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 King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport?
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 10,991 ft (3350 m) with a ASP surface.