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OEWJ/EJH METAR & TAF Al Wajh Domestic Airport

Al Wajh, Tabuk RegionElevation 66 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR40 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
100@5
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
1,340 ft
+1,274 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0000Z (3:00 AM local) · 40 min old

OEWJ is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW030CB).

WIND
100° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW030CB FEW040
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
25°C / 19°C
77°F / 66°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.85 inHg
1010.8 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW030CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

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

OEWJ forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 06Z with IFR 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.

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

Codes in this report: SCT TEMPO FEW BKN BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW030CB).
›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 100° at 5 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

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

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1533 100°100°5 kt100°100° 5100°
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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
100° at 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 153 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
15
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
4 kt L
BEST
33
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

15/33
Dimensions
10,007 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,340 ft
Pressure altitude
136 ft
Field elevation
66 ft MSL
Temperature
25°C (77°F)
Dewpoint
19°C (66°F)
Altimeter
29.85 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
1457Z 5:57 PM
Sunrise
0338Z 6:38 AM
Loggable night
1521Z (6:21 PM local) → 0315Z (6:15 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1457Z (5:57 PM local) → 0338Z (6:38 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1557Z (6:57 PM local) → 0238Z (5:38 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 Wajh Domestic Airport is in Al Wajh, Tabuk Region. Field elevation 66 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAOEWJ / EJH
RegionTabuk Region
CountrySaudi Arabia
Coordinates26.1986, 36.4764
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.8
CTAF
CTAF
133.5
CRASH SVC
MISC

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.

OERS Red Sea International Airport
48 NM SE
VFR
OEAO Al-Ula International Airport
90 NM E
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗OEWJ on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does OEWJ have a METAR?
Yes. OEWJ has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does OEWJ have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for OEWJ; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at OEWJ?
OEWJ sits at 66 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for OEWJ?
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.