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Prince Sultan Air Base

Regional Airport · Al Kharj, 01, Saudi Arabia

Conditions are good for visual flight at Prince Sultan Air Base. It's 91°F with 12% humidity. Winds from 130° at 8 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOOEPSIATAAKH
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+3--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation1,651ft503 m
Longest runway13,123ft4,000 m
Runways21 lighted
Coordinates24.06, 47.5824°03'45.7"N 47°34'49.8"E
ClassRegionalNo scheduled service

Current weather

53 min ago
91°F33°C · Dew 32°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW130° @ 8 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • CeilingSky clear
  • Humidity12%
  • Altimeter29.88 inHg
  • Pressure1011.9 hPa
  • GustsNone

Conditions are good for visual flight at Prince Sultan Air Base. It's 91°F with 12% humidity. Winds from 130° at 8 kt. Skies are clear.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR OEPS 281855Z 13008KT 9999 CLR 33/00 A2988 RMK AO2A SLPNO WND DATA ESTMD
Decoded — plain language
Wind130° @ 8 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature91°F / 33°C
Dew point32°F · 12% RH
Altimeter29.88 inHg
CeilingSky clear
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyClear

Observed 28 Sep 2026 18:55Z·Al-Kharj/Sultan Arpt, RD, SA·53 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 19:00Z – Tue 23:00Z
  1. InitialMon 19:00Zuntil Mon 20:00Z
    VFRWind130° @ 9 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
    Now
  2. BecomingMon 20:00Zuntil Tue 09:00Z
    VFRWindVariable @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
  3. BecomingTue 09:00Zuntil Tue 15:00Z
    VFRWind070° @ 10 G15 ktVis5.6 smSkyClearWeatherHaze
  4. BecomingTue 15:00Zuntil Tue 23:00Z
    VFRWind070° @ 9 ktVis6+ smSkyClearWeatherNo significant weather
RAWTAF AMD OEPS 281900Z 2819/2923 13009KT 9999 SKC QNH2988INS BECMG 2820/2821 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2989INS BECMG 2909/2910 07010G15KT 9000 HZ SKC QNH2990INS BECMG 2915/2916 07009KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH2993INS TX43/2912Z TN27/2902Z

Issued 28 Sep 2026 19:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

17L/35R
NESW
17L
Headwind6 kt
Crosswind6 kt from L
★ Best
35R
Tailwind6 kt
Crosswind6 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.

Runways

2 total
17L/35R◐ lit
13,123 ft4,000 × 148 ft · Asphalt
17R/35L
13,123 ft4,000 × 148 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

5 listed
ATIS136.975
Ground119.90
Tower126.80SULTAN TWR
Approach123.425SULTAN APP
POST127.90AMC COMD POST
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
STN
Prince SultanTACAN
134.10 MHz0.4 NM009° N
PSA
Prince SultanVORTAC
115.40 MHz0.7 NM013° N
AKJ
Al KharjVORTAC
117.30 MHz9.5 NM272° W

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point