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 181000Z 34012KT CAVOK 35/M02 Q1017 NOSIGWind 340° at 12 kt — likely active runway near heading 34
Current TAF
TAF OETF 172300Z 1800/1906 30008KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 1804/1807 30022KT 7000 TEMPO 1806/1816 3000 BLDU BECMG 1820/1822 30008KTDecode METAR for OETF
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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