Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport (OEWD)
Medium airport · Wadi Al Dawasir, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OEWD |
| IATA | WAE |
| Elevation | 2,062 ft (628 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°30'15" E 45°11'59" 20.50430, 45.19960 |
| Location | Wadi Al Dawasir, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport at a glance
Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport is a medium airport in Wadi Al Dawasir, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as WAE. The field elevation of 2,062 ft (628 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OEWD 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 10,007 ft (3050 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 OEWD 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 Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bisha Airport | OEBH | 275 km (149 NM) |
| Najran Domestic Airport | OENG | 332 km (179 NM) |
| King Khalid Air Base | OEKM | 351 km (190 NM) |
| Abha International Airport | OEAB | 367 km (198 NM) |
| King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport | OEBA | 372 km (201 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,062 ft field elevation of Wadi Al Dawasir 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 Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport is OEWD, and its IATA code is WAE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport above sea level?
Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport sits at an elevation of 2,062 feet (628 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.5043, 45.1996 — in Wadi Al Dawasir, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bisha Airport, about 275 km away.
Does OEWD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OEWD 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 Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport?
Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.