International hub · Abha, Saudi Arabia

Abha Regional

OEABAHB
Elevation
6,858 ft
Coordinates
18°14′N 42°39′E
Local time
Asia/Riyadh

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Field information

OEAB runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Abha Regional (OEAB/AHB) has one runway, 13/31, 10,991 ft (3,350 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at OEAB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Riyadh

  • Country

    Saudi Arabia

    SA

  • Municipality

    Abha

  • Elevation

    6,858 ft

  • Position

    18.2404, 42.6566

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · OEAB

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
13/3110,991 ft (3,350 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OEAB.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Abha Regional (OEAB / AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OEAB is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at OEAB

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Saudi Arabia

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Saudi Arabia. Applicable permit lead times for Saudi Arabia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Saudi Arabia are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at OEAB

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at OEAB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OEAB

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OEAB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OEAB

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OEAB: 18° 14′ 25″ N 42° 39′ 24″ E; elevation 6858 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Abha

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Abha. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OEAB.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OEAB

    Support for freighter operations into OEAB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where OEAB sits in the network

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Operating into OEAB?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Abha Regional — one desk for the whole trip.

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