Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport

Qaisumah, Ash Sharqiyah Region (Saudi Arabia)

IATA: AQI ICAO: OEPA

Longest Active Runway

10,007 ft

3,050 meters

Field Elevation

1,174 ft

358 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

28.3357°, 46.1271°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#543 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#898 of 7558

Top 12.0% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Saudi Arabia)

#15 in SA

#26 of 34 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+0.1%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,007 ft (3,050 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #543. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #898 worldwide (Top 12.0%) and #15 nationally in Saudi Arabia.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

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

ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 1,174 ft (358 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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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, Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin 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: 10,007 ft (3,050 m)

At 10,007 ft (3,050 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
16/34	10,007 ft (3050m)	148 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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