Ras Tanura Airport (OERT)
Medium airport · Ras Tanura, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Ras Tanura Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OERT |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°43'23" E 50°1'51" 26.72310, 50.03080 |
| Location | Ras Tanura, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,063 ft (2153 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ras Tanura Airport at a glance
Ras Tanura Airport is a medium airport in Ras Tanura, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OERT 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 7,063 ft (2153 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 OERT 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 Ras Tanura Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Fahd International Airport | OEDF | 37 km (20 NM) |
| King Abdulaziz Air Base | OEDR | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Jubail Airport | OEJB | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Bahrain International Airport | OBBI | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Sheik Isa Air Base | OBBS | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ras Tanura Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of Ras Tanura 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 Ras Tanura Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ras Tanura Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ras Tanura Airport is OERT, 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 Ras Tanura Airport above sea level?
Ras Tanura Airport sits at an elevation of 6 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 Ras Tanura Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.7231, 50.0308 — in Ras Tanura, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Fahd International Airport, about 37 km away.
Does OERT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OERT 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 Ras Tanura Airport?
Ras Tanura Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,063 ft (2153 m) with a ASP surface.