Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF): Codes, Runways & Location
Al-Ahsa International Airport (IATA: HOF · ICAO: OEAH) is a large airport serving Hofuf, Saudi Arabia. It lies at 25.2853° N, 49.4852° E, 588 ft (179 m) above sea level.
Overview of Al-Ahsa International Airport
Al-Ahsa International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Hofuf in Saudi Arabia. It is identified by the IATA code HOF and the ICAO code OEAH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Al-Ahsa International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3060 m (10039 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 588 ft (179 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) about 128 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 ≈ 3,060 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al-Ahsa International Airport
Where is Al-Ahsa International Airport located?
Al-Ahsa International Airport is located in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 25.2853° N, 49.4852° E.
What is the airport code for Al-Ahsa International Airport?
Al-Ahsa International Airport has an IATA code of HOF and an ICAO code of OEAH.
How long is the runway at Al-Ahsa International Airport?
Al-Ahsa International Airport's longest runway is about 3060 m (10039 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Al-Ahsa International Airport have?
Al-Ahsa International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Al-Ahsa International Airport a major airport?
Al-Ahsa International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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