Regional airport · Rafha, Saudi Arabia

Rafha

OERFRAH
Elevation
1,474 ft
Coordinates
29°38′N 43°29′E
Local time
Asia/Riyadh

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Field information

OERF runways, fuel & airport data

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

Rafha (OERF/RAH) has one runway, 11/29, 9,834 ft (2,997 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 OERF, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Asia/Riyadh

  • Country

    Saudi Arabia

    SA

  • Municipality

    Rafha

  • Elevation

    1,474 ft

  • Position

    29.6264, 43.4906

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

Runways · OERF

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
11/299,834 ft (2,997 m)147 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OERF.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rafha (OERF / RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OERF is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at OERF

  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 OERF

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OERF

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OERF

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OERF: 29° 37′ 35″ N 43° 29′ 26″ E; elevation 1474 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Rafha

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OERF

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

Location

Where OERF sits in the network

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

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