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OEAO/ULH METAR & TAF Al-Ula International Airport

Al-Ula, Al Madinah RegionElevation 2,050 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR50 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
270@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
3,431 ft
+1,381 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0700Z (10:00 AM local) · 50 min old

OEAO is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 3 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
270° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
24°C / 15°C
75°F / 59°F. 9°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.09 inHg
1019 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)

OEAO forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 08Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, LOW VIS). Best period is 12Z to 18Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

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

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO FEW BKN BECMG

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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 from 270° at 3 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for OEAO. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

12/30
Dimensions
10,007 x 164 ft
Surface
asphalt
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,431 ft
Pressure altitude
1,880 ft
Field elevation
2,050 ft MSL
Temperature
24°C (75°F)
Dewpoint
15°C (59°F)
Altimeter
30.09 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
1450Z 5:50 PM
Sunrise
0333Z 6:33 AM
Loggable night
1513Z (6:13 PM local) → 0309Z (6:09 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1450Z (5:50 PM local) → 0333Z (6:33 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1550Z (6:50 PM local) → 0233Z (5:33 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

Al-Ula International Airport is in Al-Ula, Al Madinah Region. Field elevation 2,050 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAOEAO / ULH
RegionAl Madinah Region
CountrySaudi Arabia
Coordinates26.4836, 38.1170
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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.

OERS Red Sea International Airport
76 NM SW
VFR
OEWJ Al Wajh Domestic Airport
90 NM W
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗OEAO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does OEAO have a METAR?
Yes. OEAO has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does OEAO have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for OEAO; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at OEAO?
OEAO sits at 2,050 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for OEAO?
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.