Najran Domestic Airport (OENG)
Medium airport · Najran, Najran Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Najran Domestic Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OENG |
| IATA | EAM |
| Elevation | 3,982 ft (1214 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°36'41" E 44°25'9" 17.61140, 44.41920 |
| Location | Najran, Najran Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Najran Domestic Airport at a glance
Najran Domestic Airport is a medium airport in Najran, Najran Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as EAM. The field elevation of 3,982 ft (1214 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OENG 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, 06/24, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OENG 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 Najran Domestic Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Khalid Air Base | OEKM | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Abha International Airport | OEAB | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport | OEGN | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Sanaa International Airport | OYSN | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Sharurah Domestic Airport | OESH | 287 km (155 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Najran Domestic Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,982 ft field elevation of Najran 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 Najran Domestic Airport
What is the ICAO code of Najran Domestic Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Najran Domestic Airport is OENG, and its IATA code is EAM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Najran Domestic Airport above sea level?
Najran Domestic Airport sits at an elevation of 3,982 feet (1214 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Najran Domestic Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.6114, 44.4192 — in Najran, Najran Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Khalid Air Base, about 187 km away.
Does OENG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OENG 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 Najran Domestic Airport?
Najran Domestic Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.