International hub · Hofuf, Saudi Arabia

Hofuf/Al Ahsa

OEAHHOF
Elevation
588 ft
Coordinates
25°17′N 49°29′E
Local time
Asia/Riyadh

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Field information

OEAH runways, fuel & airport data

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

Hofuf/Al Ahsa (OEAH/HOF) has one runway, 16/34, 10,039 ft (3,060 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. 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 OEAH, 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

    Hofuf

  • Elevation

    588 ft

  • Position

    25.2853, 49.4852

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · OEAH

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/3410,039 ft (3,060 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OEAH.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hofuf/Al Ahsa (OEAH / HOF) in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OEAH 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 OEAH

  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 OEAH

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OEAH

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OEAH

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OEAH: 25° 17′ 7″ N 49° 29′ 7″ E; elevation 588 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Hofuf

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OEAH

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

Location

Where OEAH sits in the network

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Operating into OEAH?

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

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