Abha International Airport (OEAH)

Abha, Saudi Arabia · Middle East

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

OEAH

IATA

AHB

City

Abha

Country

Saudi Arabia

Region

Middle East

Elevation

6,858 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

18.2404, 42.6567

Overview

High-altitude Saudi mountain airport. Fog and cloud common unlike the desert lowlands.

Current Weather at OEAH

Pilots flying into or out of Abha International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Abha International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for OEAH. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for OEAH. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Abha. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Abha International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Abha International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OEAH include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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