Al-Jawf International Airport

Al-Jawf, Al Jawf Region (Saudi Arabia)

IATA: AJF ICAO: OESK

Longest Active Runway

12,011 ft

3,661 meters

Field Elevation

2,261 ft

689 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

29.7833°, 40.1009°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#176 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#273 of 7558

Top 3.6% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Saudi Arabia)

#9 in SA

#11 of 34 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+20.1%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Al-Jawf International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,011 ft (3,661 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #176. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #273 worldwide (Top 3.6%) and #9 nationally in Saudi Arabia.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Operating at 2,261 ft (689 m MSL), true airspeed (TAS) on approach and takeoff roll is moderately higher than indicated airspeed (IAS). Engines experience slight thrust lapse under elevated summer temperatures, necessitating conservative density-altitude dispatch calculations for fully laden twin-engine commercial transports.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

With no qualifying commercial facilities with paved runways ≥5,000 ft within a 100 NM radius, Al-Jawf International Airport functions as an isolated regional aviation hub. Scheduled air services and transiting aircraft must calculate extended diversion reserves to alternate airfields outside the immediate 100 NM quadrant.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 12,011 ft (3,661 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,661 m) and paved surface engineering, Al-Jawf International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
10/28	12,011 ft (3661m)	147 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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