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Al-Ula International Airport

Al-Ula, Al Madinah Region (Saudi Arabia)
IATA: ULH ICAO: OEAO
Longest Active Runway
10,007 ft
3,050 meters
Field Elevation
2,050 ft
625 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
26.4836°, 38.1170°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#542 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#893 of 7558
Top 12.0% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Saudi Arabia)
#14 in SA
#23 of 34 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+0.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Al-Ula International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,007 ft (3,050 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #542. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #893 worldwide (Top 12.0%) and #14 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

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Operating at 2,050 ft (625 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)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 1 neighboring aerodromes, Al-Ula International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Red Sea International Airport (RSI) lies just 75.6 NM away with a 12,139 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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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
12/30 10,007 ft (3050m) 164 ft (50m) asphalt ✅ 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
Red Sea International Airport (Hanak) RSI 75.6 NM (140 km) 12,139 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
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