OEMA/MED METAR & TAF Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

Medina, Al Madinah RegionElevation 2,151 ftLarge airport

CURRENT STATUS

MVFR39 min old

Ceiling 4,000 ft, visibility 4.35 SM, thunderstorms.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

MVFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

150@25

steady

VISIBILITY

4.35 SM

7 km

CEILING

4,000 ft

lowest BKN/OVC

DENSITY ALT

3,884 ft

+1,733 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0000Z (3:00 AM local) · 39 min old

OEMA is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southeast at 25 knots. Visibility is 4.35 statute miles. The ceiling is 4,000 feet AGL. Reported weather: thunderstorm. Main concerns: Thunderstorm reported (TS). Cumulonimbus reported (FEW030CB).

WIND

150° at 25 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

4.35 statute miles

7 km, reduced (MVFR).

CEILING & SKY

Ceiling 4,000 ft

Lowest broken or overcast layer.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

26°C / 15°C

79°F / 59°F. 11°C spread.

ALTIMETER

30.00 inHg

1015.9 hPa, near standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

TS, CB, LOW VIS, WIND

Thunderstorm reported (TS).

Codes in this report: TS FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

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

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

LIFR

MVFR

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

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW TEMPO BKN BECMG SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are MVFR.

›Thunderstorm reported (TS).

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW030CB).

›Sustained wind 25 kt.

›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 MVFR, wind from 150° at 25 kt, visibility 4.35 SM, ceiling 4,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported; strong winds.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES

Thunderstorms reportedMETAR

Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

Strong windsMETAR

Sustained winds 25 kt. Check your personal crosswind limits and runway suitability.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

2 runways · crosswind ranking

ON-FIELD METAR

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Calm

5 kt

10 kt

15 kt

20 kt

25 kt

30 kt

35 kt

40 kt

45 kt

50 kt

65 kt

75 kt

100 kt

105 kt

Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.

WIND USED

150° at 25 kt

Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.

RECOMMENDED

RWY 1724 kt headwind · 8 kt crosswind

RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end

HEAD

24 kt

CROSS

8 kt L

BEST

HEAD

21 kt

CROSS

14 kt L

X-WIND

HEAD

21 kt tail

CROSS

14 kt R

X-WIND

HEAD

24 kt tail

CROSS

8 kt R

X-WIND

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail

17/35

Dimensions

14,222 x 197 ft

Surface

ASP

Lighting

Lighted

18/36

Dimensions

10,039 x 147 ft

Surface

ASP

Lighting

Lighted

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

3,884 ft

Pressure altitude

2,071 ft

Field elevation

2,151 ft MSL

Temperature

26°C (79°F)

Dewpoint

15°C (59°F)

Altimeter

30.00 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

1446Z 5:46 PM

Sunrise

0324Z 6:24 AM

Loggable night

1509Z (6:09 PM local) → 0301Z (6:01 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

1446Z (5:46 PM local) → 0324Z (6:24 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

1546Z (6:46 PM local) → 0224Z (5:24 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

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is in Medina, Al Madinah Region. Field elevation 2,151 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

UseScheduled service

TypeLarge airport

Airline serviceYes

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATAOEMA / MED

RegionAl Madinah Region

CountrySaudi Arabia

Coordinates24.5534, 39.7051

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Control towerTowered

FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.2

MADINAH APP

APP

114.1

ATIS

126.85

ATIS

121.9

GND

118.3

MADINAH 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.

OEYN Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport

93 NM W

VFR

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Official airport website

↗Wikipedia

↗OEMA on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does OEMA have a METAR?

Yes. OEMA has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does OEMA have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for OEMA; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at OEMA?

OEMA sits at 2,151 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for OEMA?

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.