International hub · Gassim, Saudi Arabia

Gassim/Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz

OEGSELQ
Elevation
2,126 ft
Coordinates
26°18′N 43°46′E
Local time
Asia/Riyadh

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Field information

OEGS runways, fuel & airport data

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

Gassim/Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz (OEGS/ELQ) has one runway, 15/33, 9,843 ft (3,000 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 OEGS, 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

    Qassim

  • Elevation

    2,126 ft

  • Position

    26.3028, 43.7744

  • 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 · OEGS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
15/339,843 ft (3,000 m)147 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OEGS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Gassim/Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz (OEGS / ELQ) in Gassim, Saudi Arabia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OEGS 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 OEGS

  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 OEGS

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OEGS

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OEGS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OEGS: 26° 18′ 10″ N 43° 46′ 28″ E; elevation 2126 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Gassim

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OEGS

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

Location

Where OEGS sits in the network

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Operating into OEGS?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Gassim/Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz — one desk for the whole trip.

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