Neom Bay Airport (OENN)
Large airport · Sharma, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Neom Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OENN |
| IATA | NUM |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°55'27" E 35°17'37" 27.92426, 35.29358 |
| Location | Sharma, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 12,326 ft (3757 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Neom Bay Airport at a glance
Neom Bay Airport is a large airport in Sharma, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as NUM. The field elevation of 29 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OENN 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, 15/33, offers 12,326 ft (3757 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OENN 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 Neom Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | HESH | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport | OETB | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Saint Catherine International Airport | HESC | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Hurghada International Airport | HEGN | 169 km (91 NM) |
| King Hussein International Airport | OJAQ | 190 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Neom Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 29 ft field elevation of Neom Bay 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 Neom Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Neom Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Neom Bay Airport is OENN, and its IATA code is NUM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Neom Bay Airport above sea level?
Neom Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Neom Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.9243, 35.2936 — in Sharma, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, about 88 km away.
Does OENN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OENN 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 Neom Bay Airport?
Neom Bay Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 12,326 ft (3757 m) with a ASP surface.