
International hub · Medina, Saudi Arabia
Madinah/Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl
- Elevation
- 2,151 ft
- Coordinates
- 24°33′N 39°42′E
- Local time
- Asia/Riyadh
Photo: Noj Han · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
OEMA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Madinah/Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl (OEMA/MED) has 2 runways; the longest, 17/35, is 14,222 ft (4,335 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. 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 OEMA, 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
Medina
Elevation
2,151 ft
Position
24.5534, 39.7051
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 10
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · OEMA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 14,222 ft (4,335 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 18/36 | 10,039 ft (3,060 m) | 147 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at OEMA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Madinah/Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl (OEMA / MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OEMA 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 OEMA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at OEMA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at OEMA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at OEMA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OEMA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to OEMA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OEMA: 24° 33′ 12″ N 39° 42′ 18″ E; elevation 2151 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Medina
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Medina. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OEMA.
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Cargo Operations at OEMA
Support for freighter operations into OEMA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where OEMA sits in the network
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Operating into OEMA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Madinah/Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl — one desk for the whole trip.