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Neom Bay Airport

Sharma, Tabuk Region (Saudi Arabia)

IATA: NUM ICAO: OENN

Longest Active Runway

12,326 ft

3,757 meters

Field Elevation

29 ft

9 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

27.9243°, 35.2936°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#145 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#227 of 7558

Top 3.0% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Saudi Arabia)

#5 in SA

#7 of 34 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+23.3%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Neom Bay Airport's longest active runway measures 12,326 ft (3,757 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #145. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #227 worldwide (Top 3.0%) and #5 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

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 29 ft (9 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)

3 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 3 neighboring aerodromes, Neom Bay Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) lies just 47.8 NM away with a 10,108 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 12,326 ft (3,757 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,757 m) and paved surface engineering, Neom Bay 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
15/33	12,326 ft (3757m)	164 ft (50m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (Sharm El Sheikh)	`SSH`	47.8 NM (88.5 km)	10,108 ft	✅ Lighted
Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (Tabuk)	`TUU`	75.4 NM (139.6 km)	10,991 ft	✅ Lighted
Hurghada International Airport (Hurghada)	`HRG`	91.5 NM (169.5 km)	13,171 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ 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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