Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (OEMA)

Medina, Saudi Arabia · Middle East

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

OEMA

IATA

MED

City

Medina

Country

Saudi Arabia

Region

Middle East

Elevation

2,151 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

24.5534, 39.7051

Overview

Gateway to the holy city of Medina. Seasonal traffic peaks during Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.

Current Weather at OEMA

Pilots flying into or out of Prince Mohammad bin 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.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

METARHourly surface observation for OEMA. 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 OEMA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Medina. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Prince Mohammad bin 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 Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OEMA 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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No On-Field Training Reported

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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