Bisha Airport (OEBH)
Medium airport · Bisha, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Bisha Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OEBH |
| IATA | BHH |
| Elevation | 3,887 ft (1185 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°59'4" E 42°37'15" 19.98440, 42.62090 |
| Location | Bisha, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bisha Airport at a glance
Bisha Airport is a medium airport in Bisha, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as BHH. The field elevation of 3,887 ft (1185 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OEBH 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, 18/36, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OEBH 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 Bisha Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport | OEBA | 109 km (59 NM) |
| King Khalid Air Base | OEKM | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Abha International Airport | OEAB | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Taif International Airport | OETF | 273 km (147 NM) |
| Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport | OEWD | 275 km (149 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bisha Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,887 ft field elevation of Bisha 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 Bisha Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bisha Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bisha Airport is OEBH, and its IATA code is BHH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bisha Airport above sea level?
Bisha Airport sits at an elevation of 3,887 feet (1185 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bisha Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.9844, 42.6209 — in Bisha, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport, about 109 km away.
Does OEBH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OEBH 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 Bisha Airport?
Bisha Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.