Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (IATA: ELQ · ICAO: OEGS) is a large airport serving Qassim, Saudi Arabia. It lies at 26.3028° N, 43.7744° E, 2126 ft (648 m) above sea level.
Overview of Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Qassim in Saudi Arabia. It is identified by the IATA code ELQ and the ICAO code OEGS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 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 2126 ft (648 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Zilfi Airport (ZUL) about 106 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Where is Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport located?
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 26.3028° N, 43.7744° E.
What is the airport code for Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport?
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport has an IATA code of ELQ and an ICAO code of OEGS.
How long is the runway at Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport?
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport have?
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport a major airport?
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
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