Al Udeid Air Base (OTBH)
Medium airport · Ar Rayyan, Al Rayyan Municipality, Qatar
Airport data
| Name | Al Udeid Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OTBH |
| IATA | XJD |
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°7'2" E 51°18'54" 25.11730, 51.31500 |
| Location | Ar Rayyan, Al Rayyan Municipality, Qatar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 12,303 ft (3750 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Al Udeid Air Base at a glance
Al Udeid Air Base is a medium airport in Ar Rayyan, Al Rayyan Municipality, Qatar, known to airline systems as XJD. The field elevation of 130 ft (40 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OTBH 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, 16/34, offers 12,303 ft (3750 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OTBH 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 Udeid Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doha International Airport | OTBD | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Hamad International Airport | OTHH | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Sheik Isa Air Base | OBBS | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Bahrain International Airport | OBBI | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Sir Bani Yas Airport | OMBY | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Al Udeid Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 130 ft field elevation of Al Udeid Air Base 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 3 airports and airfields we list for Qatar — 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 Udeid Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Al Udeid Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Al Udeid Air Base is OTBH, and its IATA code is XJD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Al Udeid Air Base above sea level?
Al Udeid Air Base sits at an elevation of 130 feet (40 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 Udeid Air Base located?
The airport lies at 25.1173, 51.3150 — in Ar Rayyan, Al Rayyan Municipality, Qatar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Doha International Airport, about 30 km away.
Does OTBH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OTBH 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 Udeid Air Base?
Al Udeid Air Base has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 12,303 ft (3750 m) with a ASP surface.