
International hub · Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Tabuk/Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz
- Elevation
- 2,551 ft
- Coordinates
- 28°22′N 36°37′E
- Local time
- Asia/Riyadh
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Field information
OETB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tabuk/Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz (OETB/TUU) has 2 runways; the longest, 06/24, is 10,991 ft (3,350 m) 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 OETB, 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
Tabuk
Elevation
2,551 ft
Position
28.3711, 36.6249
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Runways · OETB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,991 ft (3,350 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 13/31 | 10,007 ft (3,050 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at OETB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tabuk/Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz (OETB / TUU) in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OETB 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 OETB
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.
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Ground Handling at OETB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at OETB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at OETB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OETB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to OETB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OETB: 28° 22′ 16″ N 36° 37′ 30″ E; elevation 2551 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Tabuk
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tabuk. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OETB.
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Cargo Operations at OETB
Support for freighter operations into OETB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where OETB sits in the network
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Operating into OETB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tabuk/Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz — one desk for the whole trip.