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Al Kharj Airport

General Aviation Airport · Al Kharj, 01, Saudi Arabia

Conditions are good for visual flight at Al Kharj Airport. It's 84°F with 33% humidity. Winds from 130° at 6 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOOE47IATA—
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+3--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation1,500ft457 m
Longest runway10,500ft3,200 m
Runways10 lighted
Coordinates24.06, 47.4124°03'38.6"N 47°24'38.9"E
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

25 min ago
84°F29°C · Dew 52°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW130° @ 6 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • CeilingSky clear
  • Humidity33%
  • Altimeter30.03 inHg
  • Pressure1017 hPa
  • GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR OEKJ 042200Z 13006KT CAVOK 29/11 Q1017
Decoded — plain language
Wind130° @ 6 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature84°F / 29°C
Dew point52°F · 33% RH
Altimeter30.03 inHg
CeilingSky clear
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:00Z·Al Kharj/Sultan, RD, SA·25 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Sun 12:00Z – Mon 18:00Z
  1. InitialSun 12:00Zuntil Mon 00:00Z
    VFRWind090° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
    Now
  2. BecomingMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
    VFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
RAWTAF OEKJ 041100Z 0412/0518 09010KT CAVOK BECMG 0500/0502 VRB03KT

Issued 04 Oct 2026 11:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

17/35
NESW
17
Headwind4 kt
Crosswind4 kt from L
★ Best
35
Tailwind4 kt
Crosswind4 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:25 UTC
What is the weather at Al Kharj Airport (OE47) right now?
Conditions are good for visual flight at Al Kharj Airport. It's 84°F with 33% humidity. Winds from 130° at 6 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:00 UTC)
Is OE47 VFR or IFR right now?
OE47 is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at OE47 has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 130° at 6 kt, runway 17 gives a 4 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Al Kharj Airport have?
Al Kharj Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 10,500 ft (3,200 m). Field elevation is 1,500 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at OE47?
On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 02:43 UTC and sunset at 14:33 UTC; civil twilight ends at 14:56 UTC.

Runways

1 total
17/35
10,500 ft3,200 × 150 ft · Unknown