Pr Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl

• ICAO: OEMA
• Name: Pr Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl
• Type: large_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 24.5534
• Longitude: 39.705101
• Elevation: 2151 ft
• Country: Saudi Arabia
• Municipality: Madinah
• IATA Code: MED
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: N/A
• Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
• Distance from City: 13.2 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 17/35

• Designation: 17/35
• Dimensions: 13149 X 147
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
• Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
• Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

• Designation: 18/36
• Dimensions: 10039 X 147
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: YES
• NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: N/A

• Tower: 118.300 MHz
• Ground: 121.900 MHz
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: 114.100, 126.850 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: N/A

• 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.tibahairports.com/en-EN/Pages/Main.aspx
• Remarks: N/A

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: Saudi GACA (General Authority of Civil Aviation); coordinate through handling agent. Minimum 5 working days for permits.
• Remarks: N/A

• Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 17 SAR per tonne for international flights
• Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; approximately 9 SAR per tonne per hour thereafter
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: SAR
• Remarks: Handling by Saudi Ground Services (SGS) or approved providers. Landing permits required for non-scheduled flights; apply via Saudi GACA minimum 5 working days in advance.

• Fuel Type: Jet A-1
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-02-18
• Remarks: Jet A-1 widely available. Supplied by Saudi Aramco subsidiaries. Competitive pricing due to domestic production. Available 24 hours at international airports.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: International airports are designated ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities; tourist e-visa available since 2019. APIS submission mandatory. Special visa arrangements during Hajj/Umrah season.

• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
• Remarks: No standard curfew. Medina airport experiences peak traffic during Hajj and Umrah seasons. Slot coordination required during religious seasons. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

• 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

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