Sharurah Domestic Airport (OESH)
Medium airport · Sharurah, Najran Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Sharurah Domestic Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OESH |
| IATA | SHW |
| Elevation | 2,363 ft (720 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°28'1" E 47°7'17" 17.46690, 47.12140 |
| Location | Sharurah, Najran Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,975 ft (3650 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sharurah Domestic Airport at a glance
Sharurah Domestic Airport is a medium airport in Sharurah, Najran Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as SHW. The field elevation of 2,363 ft (720 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OESH 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, 08/26, offers 11,975 ft (3650 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OESH 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 Sharurah Domestic Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport | OYSY | 244 km (132 NM) |
| Najran Domestic Airport | OENG | 287 km (155 NM) |
| Ataq Airport | OYAT | 326 km (176 NM) |
| Sanaa International Airport | OYSN | 380 km (205 NM) |
| Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport | OEWD | 394 km (213 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sharurah Domestic Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,363 ft field elevation of Sharurah 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 Sharurah Domestic Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sharurah Domestic Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sharurah Domestic Airport is OESH, and its IATA code is SHW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sharurah Domestic Airport above sea level?
Sharurah Domestic Airport sits at an elevation of 2,363 feet (720 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sharurah Domestic Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.4669, 47.1214 — in Sharurah, Najran Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport, about 244 km away.
Does OESH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OESH 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 Sharurah Domestic Airport?
Sharurah Domestic Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 11,975 ft (3650 m) with a ASP surface.