Ras Tanajib Airport (OETN)
Medium airport · As Saffaniyah, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Ras Tanajib Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OETN |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°52'4" E 48°46'9" 27.86780, 48.76910 |
| Location | As Saffaniyah, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ras Tanajib Airport at a glance
Ras Tanajib Airport is a medium airport in As Saffaniyah, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OETN 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 8,005 ft (2440 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 OETN 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 Tanajib Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ras Mishab Airport | OERM | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Jubail Airport | OEJB | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base | OKAJ | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Kuwait International Airport | OKKK | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Ras Tanura Airport | OERT | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ras Tanajib Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Ras Tanajib 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 Tanajib Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ras Tanajib Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ras Tanajib Airport is OETN, 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 Tanajib Airport above sea level?
Ras Tanajib Airport sits at an elevation of 30 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 Ras Tanajib Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.8678, 48.7691 — in As Saffaniyah, Ash Sharqiyah Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ras Mishab Airport, about 28 km away.
Does OETN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OETN 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 Tanajib Airport?
Ras Tanajib Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a ASP surface.