Taif International Airport (OETF)
Large airport · Taif, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Taif International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OETF |
| IATA | TIF |
| Elevation | 4,848 ft (1478 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°29'5" E 40°32'39" 21.48474, 40.54407 |
| Location | Taif, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 12,254 ft (3735 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 10,991 ft (3350 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Taif International Airport at a glance
Taif International Airport is a large airport in Taif, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as TIF. The field elevation of 4,848 ft (1478 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OETF 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 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 12,254 ft (3735 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OETF 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 Taif International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mecca East Airport | OE49 | 57 km (31 NM) |
| King Faisal Naval Base | OEJF | 143 km (77 NM) |
| King Abdulaziz International Airport | OEJN | 145 km (78 NM) |
| King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport | OEBA | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Bisha Airport | OEBH | 273 km (147 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Taif International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,848 ft field elevation of Taif 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 Taif International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Taif International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Taif International Airport is OETF, and its IATA code is TIF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Taif International Airport above sea level?
Taif International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,848 feet (1478 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Taif International Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.4847, 40.5441 — in Taif, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mecca East Airport, about 57 km away.
Does OETF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OETF 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 Taif International Airport?
Taif International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 12,254 ft (3735 m) with a ASP surface.