International hub · Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia

Hafr Al Batin/Al Qaisumah Intl

OEPAAQI
Elevation
1,174 ft
Coordinates
28°20′N 46°08′E
Local time
Asia/Riyadh

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Field information

OEPA runways, fuel & airport data

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

Hafr Al Batin/Al Qaisumah Intl (OEPA/AQI) has one runway, 16/34, 10,007 ft (3,050 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at OEPA, 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

    Qaisumah

  • Elevation

    1,174 ft

  • Position

    28.3357, 46.1271

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

Runways · OEPA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/3410,007 ft (3,050 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OEPA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hafr Al Batin/Al Qaisumah Intl (OEPA / AQI) in Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OEPA 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 OEPA

  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 OEPA

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OEPA

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OEPA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OEPA: 28° 20′ 9″ N 46° 7′ 38″ E; elevation 1174 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Hafr Al Batin

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OEPA

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

Location

Where OEPA sits in the network

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Operating into OEPA?

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

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