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Gassim Airport
Gassim Airport (OEGS/ELQ) serves Buraidah, Saudi Arabia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 2126 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OEGS
- Name: Gassim Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 26.302799
- Longitude: 43.774399
- Elevation: 2126 ft
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- Municipality: Buraidah
- IATA Code: ELQ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 3000x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.000 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- 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. Minimum 5 working days for permits.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 12 SAR per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; approximately 8 SAR per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: SAR
- Remarks: Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz International Airport (Qassim/Buraydah). GACA operated. Central Saudi Arabia agricultural hub.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Saudi Aramco supply. Available during operating hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. GACA customs. Hajj/Umrah support. Conservative region.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 648m (2,126 ft). Desert climate with extreme summer heat. Date-producing region.
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 OEGS?
- The tower frequency at Gassim Airport is 118 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OEGS?
- Gassim Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does OEGS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Gassim Airport (Saudi Arabia).
- Does OEGS require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Gassim Airport.