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Abha International Airport

IATA AHBICAO OEAB🇸🇦 Abha
Coordinates
18.2404°N, 42.6566°E
Elevation
6,858 ft (2,090 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
SA-14
Time zone
Riyadh(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:50

About 12h 32m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Abha International Airport

Abha International Airport

Abha International Airport is an airport in Abha, the capital of Asir Province in Saudi Arabia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

OEAB

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 3110,991 ft / 3,350 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPKHAMIS APP124.500 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (11)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ABHA TMA PART 2Class BTMA2500 ft GNDFL155
ABHA TMA PART 1Class BTMA700 ft GNDFL155
JAZAN TMA PART 2Class CTMA2500 ft GNDFL155
ABHA CTRClass CCTRGND9500 ft MSL
KHAMIS CTRClass CCTRGND9500 ft MSL
OEJD FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Saudi Arabia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: SSW (from about 202.5°), on 32% of observations, averaging 9 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan91%7,912 ft
Feb94%8,121 ft
Mar87%8,313 ft
Apr89%8,551 ft
May89%8,907 ft
Jun88%9,293 ft
Jul74%9,249 ft
Aug78%9,026 ft
Sep94%9,056 ft
Oct94%8,559 ft
Nov91%8,158 ft
Dec91%7,957 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~7,9129,293 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Khamis Mushait Water Tower6,581 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Abha International Airport.

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🇸🇦 More airports in Saudi Arabia📘 Flying in Saudi Arabia: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Abha International Airport?

The ICAO code for Abha International Airport is OEAB, and its IATA code is AHB.

Where is Abha International Airport located?

Abha International Airport is large airport located in Abha, Saudi Arabia, at an elevation of 6,858 ft (2,090 m).

How many runways does Abha International Airport have?

Abha International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,991 ft / 3,350 m.

Which airlines fly to Abha International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Abha International Airport include Air Arabia, Airlines Of Tasmania, AlMasria Universal Airlines, Egyptair, Fly Dubai, Nas Air, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Abha International Airport?

Historical data lists 11 nonstop destinations from Abha International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Abha International Airport in?

Abha International Airport is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Abha International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Abha International Airport is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Abha International Airport?

The nearest airport to Abha International Airport is King Khalid Air Base (KMX), about 9 nm to the ene, followed by Quz South Airport and Bisha Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Abha International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.