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Al-Ahsa International Airport
Al-Ahsa International Airport (OEAH/HOF) serves Hofuf, Saudi Arabia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 588 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OEAH
- Name: Al-Ahsa International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 25.285299
- Longitude: 49.485199
- Elevation: 588 ft
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- Municipality: Hofuf
- IATA Code: HOF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 3060x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.800 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 131.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: GACA; coordinate through Saudi Ground Services.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 10 SAR per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; approximately 6 SAR per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: SAR
- Remarks: Al-Ahsa International Airport (Hofuf). GACA operated. Eastern Province oasis city. Agricultural region.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Saudi Aramco supply. Available during operating hours. Near Eastern Province oil infrastructure.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. GACA customs. Limited international traffic. Near world's largest oasis.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 178m (584 ft). Desert climate with extreme heat. Sand/dust storms possible.
Airport Services
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Saudi Arabia Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 24-48 hours (minimum); 3 business days recommended
- Landing Lead Time: 3 business days (minimum); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require GACA permit with 5-7 days lead time. Handling agent mandatory.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OEAH?
- The tower frequency at Al-Ahsa International Airport is 122.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OEAH?
- Al-Ahsa International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does OEAH require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Al-Ahsa International Airport (Saudi Arabia).
- Does OEAH require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Al-Ahsa International Airport.