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Small airport

Shaibah Airport

ICAO OESB🇸🇦 Shaybah
Coordinates
22.5148°N, 53.9641°E
Elevation
300 ft (91 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SA-04
Time zone
Dubai(UTC+04:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:25
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
19:12
Civil dusk
19:37

About 13h 23m 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 Shaibah Airport

Shaybah, also called as Zararah, is a settlement dominated by a major crude oil production oil site, the Shaybah oil field, in Saudi Arabia, located approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the northern edge of the Rub' Al-Khali desert. It is about 10 kilometres south of the border to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which is a straight line drawn in the desert. It is 40 kilometres south of the eastern part of Abu Dhabi's Liwa Oasis.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

OESB

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced10,005 ft / 3,050 m98 ftConLightedOpen
08 / 266,082 ft / 1,854 m80 ftSanUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GDISPATCH138.250 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OEJD FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shaibah Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Shaibah Airport?

The ICAO code for Shaibah Airport is OESB.

Where is Shaibah Airport located?

Shaibah Airport is small airport located in Shaybah, Saudi Arabia, at an elevation of 300 ft (91 m).

How many runways does Shaibah Airport have?

Shaibah Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,005 ft / 3,050 m.

What time zone is Shaibah Airport in?

Shaibah Airport is in the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Shaibah Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shaibah Airport is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shaibah Airport?

The nearest airport to Shaibah Airport is Shubaytah Airport (OE56), about 39.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Liwa Air Base and Liwa Auxiliary Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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