King Abdulaziz International Airport (OEJN)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Middle East
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
OEJN
IATA
JED
City
Jeddah
Country
Saudi Arabia
Region
Middle East
Elevation
48 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
21.6796, 39.1565
Overview
Red Sea coast airport and gateway to Mecca. Massive seasonal Hajj pilgrimage traffic surges.
Current Weather at OEJN
Pilots flying into or out of King Abdulaziz 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 OEJN 011600Z 34018KT CAVOK 35/19 Q1004 NOSIGWind 340° at 18 kt — likely active runway near heading 34
Current TAF
TAF OEJN 011100Z 0112/0218 32016KT CAVOK BECMG 0118/0120 02006KT 9999 FEW040 BECMG 0206/0208 32013KTRead any OEJN METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at King Abdulaziz International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for OEJN. 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 OEJN. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Jeddah. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around King Abdulaziz 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OEJN include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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