Turaif Domestic Airport (OETR)
Medium airport · Turaif, The Northern Border Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Turaif Domestic Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OETR |
| IATA | TUI |
| Elevation | 2,803 ft (854 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°41'32" E 38°43'54" 31.69219, 38.73154 |
| Location | Turaif, The Northern Border Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Turaif Domestic Airport at a glance
Turaif Domestic Airport is a medium airport in Turaif, The Northern Border Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as TUI. The field elevation of 2,803 ft (854 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OETR 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, 10/28, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OETR 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 Turaif Domestic Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruwayshid Air Base | IQ-0040 | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Gurayat Domestic Airport | OEGT | 141 km (76 NM) |
| H3 Southwest Air Base | IQ-0021 | 143 km (77 NM) |
| H3 Air Base | IQ-0018 | 167 km (90 NM) |
| H3 Northwest AFB | IQ-0020 | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Turaif Domestic Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,803 ft field elevation of Turaif 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 Turaif Domestic Airport
What is the ICAO code of Turaif Domestic Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Turaif Domestic Airport is OETR, and its IATA code is TUI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Turaif Domestic Airport above sea level?
Turaif Domestic Airport sits at an elevation of 2,803 feet (854 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Turaif Domestic Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.6922, 38.7315 — in Turaif, The Northern Border Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ruwayshid Air Base, about 88 km away.
Does OETR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OETR 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 Turaif Domestic Airport?
Turaif Domestic Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.