Gurayat Domestic Airport (OEGT)
Medium airport · Gurayat, Al Jawf Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Gurayat Domestic Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OEGT |
| IATA | URY |
| Elevation | 1,672 ft (510 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°24'45" E 37°16'44" 31.41241, 37.27890 |
| Location | Gurayat, Al Jawf Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gurayat Domestic Airport at a glance
Gurayat Domestic Airport is a medium airport in Gurayat, Al Jawf Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as URY. The field elevation of 1,672 ft (510 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OEGT 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, 10/28, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OEGT 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 Gurayat Domestic Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muwaffaq Salti Air Base | OJMS | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Queen Alia International Airport | OJAI | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | OJAM | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Turaif Domestic Airport | OETR | 141 km (76 NM) |
| King Feisal Air Base | OJKF | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gurayat Domestic Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,672 ft field elevation of Gurayat Domestic 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 Gurayat Domestic Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gurayat Domestic Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gurayat Domestic Airport is OEGT, and its IATA code is URY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gurayat Domestic Airport above sea level?
Gurayat Domestic Airport sits at an elevation of 1,672 feet (510 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gurayat Domestic Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.4124, 37.2789 — in Gurayat, Al Jawf Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, about 66 km away.
Does OEGT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OEGT 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 Gurayat Domestic Airport?
Gurayat Domestic Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.