Sharurah Domestic Airport (SHW): Codes, Runways & Location
Sharurah Domestic Airport (IATA: SHW · ICAO: OESH) is a medium-sized airport serving Sharurah, Saudi Arabia. It lies at 17.4669° N, 47.1214° E, 2363 ft (720 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sharurah Domestic Airport
Sharurah Domestic Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sharurah in Saudi Arabia. It is identified by the IATA code SHW and the ICAO code OESH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sharurah Domestic Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3650 m (11975 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 2363 ft (720 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF) about 244 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 ≈ 3,650 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sharurah Domestic Airport
Where is Sharurah Domestic Airport located?
Sharurah Domestic Airport is located in Sharurah, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 17.4669° N, 47.1214° E.
What is the airport code for Sharurah Domestic Airport?
Sharurah Domestic Airport has an IATA code of SHW and an ICAO code of OESH.
How long is the runway at Sharurah Domestic Airport?
Sharurah Domestic Airport's longest runway is about 3650 m (11975 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sharurah Domestic Airport have?
Sharurah Domestic Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sharurah Domestic Airport a major airport?
Sharurah Domestic Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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