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Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport

IATA TUUICAO OETB🇸🇦 Tabuk
Coordinates
28.3711°N, 36.6249°E
Elevation
2,551 ft (778 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
SA-07
Time zone
Riyadh(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
4.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:47
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
19:00
Civil dusk
19:24

About 12h 49m 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 Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport

Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport

Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport, more commonly known as Tabuk Airport, is a joint civil-military airport located in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Originally operated exclusively as a military facility, it was renovated and upgraded to international status in 2011. The airport has a single terminal equipped with air bridges for passenger boarding.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

OETB

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 2410,991 ft / 3,350 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 3110,007 ft / 3,050 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP24.590 MHz
APPAPP119.700 MHz
ATISATIS115.700 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL128.750 MHz
GNDGND126.300 MHz
POSTHOTEL 8913.000 MHz
TWRTWR125.900 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (7)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TABUK TMA PART 2Class CTMA2500 ft GNDFL195
TABUK TMA PART 1Class CTMA700 ft GNDFL195
TABUK CTRClass CCTRGND8500 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: NNW (from about 337.5°), on 14% of observations, averaging 8 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan93%2,614 ft
Feb95%2,889 ft
Mar91%3,453 ft
Apr92%4,151 ft
May92%4,745 ft
Jun97%5,220 ft
Jul99%5,438 ft
Aug96%5,438 ft
Sep99%5,081 ft
Oct98%4,322 ft
Nov97%3,453 ft
Dec95%2,822 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~2,6145,438 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,480 ft
Obstacle2,490 ft
Obstacle2,470 ft
Obstacle2,461 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport?

The ICAO code for Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport is OETB, and its IATA code is TUU.

Where is Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport located?

Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport is large airport located in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, at an elevation of 2,551 ft (778 m).

How many runways does Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport have?

Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,991 ft / 3,350 m.

Which airlines fly to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport include AlMasria Universal Airlines, Express One International, Fly Dubai, Nile Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport?

Historical data lists 7 nonstop destinations from Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in?

Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 4.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport?

The nearest airport to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport is Al Bir Highway Strip (SA-0001), about 39.5 nm to the nw, followed by Qalibah Highway Strip and Neom Bay Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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