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OEAB/AHB METAR & TAF Abha International Airport

Abha, Asir RegionElevation 6,858 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR49 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
8,448 ft
+1,590 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0000Z (3:00 AM local) · 49 min old

OEAB is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
18°C / 6°C
64°F / 43°F. 12°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.30 inHg
1026.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (2:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (9:00 AM local)

OEAB forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 09Z to 20Z with MVFR possible (TS, CB). Best period is 08Z to 09Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

MVFR
VFR
MVFR
VFR
0000Z3:00 AM0600Z9:00 AM1200Z3:00 PM1800Z9:00 PM0000Z3:00 AM0600Z9:00 AM

Codes in this report: FEW PROB30 TEMPO SCT BECMG 9999 BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Temporarily forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 8,448 ft (field elevation 6,858 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW1331CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

13/31
Dimensions
10,991 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
8,448 ft
Pressure altitude
6,478 ft
Field elevation
6,858 ft MSL
Temperature
18°C (64°F)
Dewpoint
6°C (43°F)
Altimeter
30.30 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1440Z 5:40 PM
Sunrise
0306Z 6:06 AM
Loggable night
1503Z (6:03 PM local) → 0244Z (5:44 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1440Z (5:40 PM local) → 0306Z (6:06 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1540Z (6:40 PM local) → 0206Z (5:06 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Abha International Airport is in Abha, Asir Region. Field elevation 6,858 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAOEAB / AHB
RegionAsir Region
CountrySaudi Arabia
Coordinates18.2404, 42.6566
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.5
KHAMIS APP
APP
121.7
GND
GND
118.1
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

OEKM King Khalid Air Base
9 NM E
VFR
OEGN Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport
81 NM S
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗OEAB on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does OEAB have a METAR?
Yes. OEAB has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does OEAB have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for OEAB; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at OEAB?
OEAB sits at 6,858 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for OEAB?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.