King Abdulaziz Intl
King Abdulaziz Intl (OEJN/JED) serves Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (16C/34C, 16L/34R). Field elevation is 48 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: OEJN
- Name: King Abdulaziz Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 21.6796
- Longitude: 39.156502
- Elevation: 48 ft
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- Municipality: Jeddah
- IATA Code: JED
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Distance from City: 14.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16C/34C
- Designation: 16C/34C
- Dimensions: 13123 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II (34C), ILS CAT I (16C), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 16L/34R
- Designation: 16L/34R
- Dimensions: 13123 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (34R), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 16R/34L
- Designation: 16R/34L
- Dimensions: 12467 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (34L), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.200, 124.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.600, 121.700, 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.200 MHz
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: http://www.jed-airport.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: GACA Permits; permits@gaca.gov.sa
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx SAR 20-40 per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; then SAR 8-20 per tonne per day
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: SAR
- Remarks: King Abdulaziz International (Jeddah). Handlers: Saudi Ground Services (SGS), NAS, Arabasco. Hajj/Umrah surcharges during peak season.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Aramco-supplied. Competitive pricing in region.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ. Landing permit required from GACA (min 3 business days). Crew visa or visa-free transit per nationality. Hajj terminal for pilgrimage traffic.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: No curfew. 24-hour ops. Extremely busy during Hajj season with slot restrictions.
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Saudi Arabia Permit Requirements
- 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 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 OEJN?
- The tower frequency at King Abdulaziz Intl is 118.2, 124.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OEJN?
- King Abdulaziz Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does OEJN require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for King Abdulaziz Intl (Saudi Arabia).
- Does OEJN require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at King Abdulaziz Intl.