King Fahd International Airport (OEDF)
Dammam, Saudi Arabia · Middle East
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
OEDF
IATA
DMM
City
Dammam
Country
Saudi Arabia
Region
Middle East
Elevation
72 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
26.4712, 49.7979
Overview
Largest airport by land area in the world. Eastern Province oil industry hub with flight academies.
Current Weather at OEDF
Pilots flying into or out of King Fahd 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.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR OEDF 030900Z 01010KT CAVOK 44/06 Q1005 NOSIGWind 010° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 01
Current TAF
TAF OEDF 030400Z 0306/0412 36015KT CAVOK BECMG 0318/0320 30005KTDecode METAR for OEDF
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at King Fahd International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for OEDF. 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 OEDF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Dammam. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around King Fahd International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at King Fahd International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OEDF include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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