Al Wajh Domestic Airport (OEWJ)
Medium airport · Al Wajh, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia
Airport data
| Name | Al Wajh Domestic Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OEWJ |
| IATA | EJH |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°11'55" E 36°28'35" 26.19860, 36.47640 |
| Location | Al Wajh, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Al Wajh Domestic Airport at a glance
Al Wajh Domestic Airport is a medium airport in Al Wajh, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia, known to airline systems as EJH. The field elevation of 66 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OEWJ 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, 15/33, offers 10,007 ft (3050 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 OEWJ 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 Al Wajh Domestic Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sea International Airport | OERS | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Al-Ula International Airport | OEAO | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Marsa Alam International Airport | HEMA | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Neom Bay Airport | OENN | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport | OETB | 242 km (131 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Wajh Domestic Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 66 ft field elevation of Al Wajh 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 Al Wajh Domestic Airport
What is the ICAO code of Al Wajh Domestic Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Al Wajh Domestic Airport is OEWJ, and its IATA code is EJH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Wajh Domestic Airport above sea level?
Al Wajh Domestic Airport sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Al Wajh Domestic Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.1986, 36.4764 — in Al Wajh, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Red Sea International Airport, about 88 km away.
Does OEWJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OEWJ 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 Al Wajh Domestic Airport?
Al Wajh Domestic Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.