King Faisal Naval Base (OEJF)
Medium airport · Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | King Faisal Naval Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OEJF |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°20'53" E 39°10'23" 21.34810, 39.17300 |
| Location | Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,964 ft (2732 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
King Faisal Naval Base at a glance
King Faisal Naval Base is a medium airport in Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OEJF 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, 15/33, offers 8,964 ft (2732 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OEJF 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 Faisal Naval Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Abdulaziz International Airport | OEJN | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Mecca East Airport | OE49 | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Taif International Airport | OETF | 143 km (77 NM) |
| King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport | OEBA | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Port Sudan New International Airport | HSPN | 293 km (158 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for King Faisal Naval Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of King Faisal Naval Base 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 Faisal Naval Base
What is the ICAO code of King Faisal Naval Base?
The ICAO identifier of King Faisal Naval Base is OEJF, 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 King Faisal Naval Base above sea level?
King Faisal Naval Base sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 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 Faisal Naval Base located?
The airport lies at 21.3481, 39.1730 — in Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Abdulaziz International Airport, about 37 km away.
Does OEJF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OEJF 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 Faisal Naval Base?
King Faisal Naval Base has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,964 ft (2732 m) with a ASP surface.