Taif Regional Airport (OETF)

Taif, Saudi Arabia · Middle East

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

OETF

IATA

TIF

City

Taif

Country

Saudi Arabia

Region

Middle East

Elevation

4,848 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

21.4834, 40.5434

Overview

Saudi mountain city airport at elevation. Training operations in highland desert conditions.

Current Weather at OETF

Pilots flying into or out of Taif Regional 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 OETF 011300Z 28011G21KT 9999 SCT030 36/05 Q1016 NOSIG

Wind 280° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 28

Current TAF

TAF OETF 011100Z 0112/0218 30014KT 7000 SCT030 PROB30 TEMPO 0112/0118 FEW025CB BKN030 BECMG 0206/0208 07006KT

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

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

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Pilot Resources at Taif Regional Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OETF 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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