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 030900Z 35008KT CAVOK 36/M04 Q1021 NOSIG

Wind 350° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 35

Current TAF

TAF OETF 022300Z 0300/0406 32005KT CAVOK BECMG 0306/0308 05010KT 9999 FEW030 BECMG 0312/0314 32014KT BECMG 0320/0322 32004KT CAVOK

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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.

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 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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