King Khalid International Airport (OERK)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Middle East

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

OERK

IATA

RUH

City

Riyadh

Country

Saudi Arabia

Region

Middle East

Elevation

2,049 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

24.9576, 46.6988

Overview

Saudi capital airport with modern facilities. Desert operations in extreme heat with Saudia hub.

Current Weather at OERK

Pilots flying into or out of King Khalid 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 OERK 171500Z 01010KT 9999 FEW045 43/M07 Q1003 NOSIG

Wind 010° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 01

Current TAF

TAF OERK 171100Z 1712/1818 01013KT 7000 NSC BECMG 1720/1722 VRB03KT CAVOK BECMG 1808/1810 02015KT 7000 NSC

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

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

Radio Frequencies

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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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