Abha International Airport (AHB): Codes, Runways & Location
Abha International Airport (IATA: AHB · ICAO: OEAB) is a large airport serving Abha, Saudi Arabia. It lies at 18.2404° N, 42.6566° E, 6858 ft (2090 m) above sea level.
Overview of Abha International Airport
Abha International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Abha in Saudi Arabia. It is identified by the IATA code AHB and the ICAO code OEAB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Abha International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3350 m (10991 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6858 ft (2090 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being King Khalid Air Base (KMX) about 17 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,350 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Abha International Airport
Where is Abha International Airport located?
Abha International Airport is located in Abha, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 18.2404° N, 42.6566° E.
What is the airport code for Abha International Airport?
Abha International Airport has an IATA code of AHB and an ICAO code of OEAB.
How long is the runway at Abha International Airport?
Abha International Airport's longest runway is about 3350 m (10991 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Abha International Airport have?
Abha International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Abha International Airport a major airport?
Abha International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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