King Abdulaziz International Airport (OEJN)
Large airport · Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OEJN |
| IATA | JED |
| Elevation | 48 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°40'49" E 39°9'27" 21.68024, 39.15744 |
| Location | Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16C/34C | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 12,467 ft (3800 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
King Abdulaziz International Airport at a glance
King Abdulaziz International Airport is a large airport in Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as JED. The field elevation of 48 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OEJN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 16C/34C — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16C points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OEJN 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 Abdulaziz International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Faisal Naval Base | OEJF | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Mecca East Airport | OE49 | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Taif International Airport | OETF | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport | OEYN | 296 km (160 NM) |
| King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport | OEBA | 300 km (162 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for King Abdulaziz International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 48 ft field elevation of King Abdulaziz International 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 Abdulaziz International Airport
What is the ICAO code of King Abdulaziz International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of King Abdulaziz International Airport is OEJN, and its IATA code is JED. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is King Abdulaziz International Airport above sea level?
King Abdulaziz International Airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 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 Abdulaziz International Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.6802, 39.1574 — in Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Faisal Naval Base, about 37 km away.
Does OEJN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OEJN 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 Abdulaziz International Airport?
King Abdulaziz International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 16C/34C, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASP surface.