General Information
King Abdulaziz International Airport (OEJN) is a significant airport serving Jeddah and Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It's situated 19 kilometers north of Jeddah and covers an extensive area of 105 square kilometers. Opened in 1981, it replaced the former Kandara Airport and is named after the founder of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz.
The airport is the busiest in the kingdom and the third-largest by land area and features a royal terminal and three operational passenger terminals, including a dedicated Hajj Terminal for the Islamic Hajj pilgrimage season.
Fun Fact
King Abdulaziz International Airport is a major hub for Saudia, the Saudi flag carrier, and is also used as a base for national low-cost carriers Flynas and Flyadeal.
Aerodrome Details
| Airport ICAO | Airport Name | Airport Coordinates | Airport Runways | Airport Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEJN | King Abdulaziz International Airport | 21.6794°N, 39.1566°E | 34L/16R, 34C/16C, 34R/16L | 49 feat AMSL |
Runways
King Abdulaziz International Airport (OEJN) has 3 runways, 34L/16R, 34C/16C and 34R/16L.
Fun Fact
King Abdulaziz International Airport is home to the world's tallest air traffic control tower, standing at an impressive height of 136 meters (446 feet).
Runway Characteristics
| Runway | Dimensions (m) | True Bearing | Elevation | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34L | 3800 x 60 | 340.00 | 14 | 0.0% |
| 16R | 3800 x 60 | 160.00 | 14 | 0.0% |
| 34C | 4000 x 60 | 340.00 | 28 | -0.06% |
| 16C | 4000 x 60 | 160.00 | 28 | +0.33% |
| 34R | 4000 x 60 | 340.00 | 49 | -0.14% |
| 16L | 4000 x 60 | 160.00 | 30 | +0.14% |
Declared Distances
| Runway | TORA (M) | TODA (M) | ASDA (M) | LDA (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34L | 3800 | 3800 | 3800 | 3800 |
| 16R | 3800 | 3800 | 3800 | 3800 |
| 34C | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| 16C | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| 34R | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| 16L | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
Air Traffic Services
King Abdulaziz International Airport (OEJN) is a fully controlled airport.
Airspaces
| Airspace Type | Airspace | Class | Vertical Limits | Controller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Zone | Jeddah CTR | D | SFC - 2500ft | AIR W, AIR E |
| Terminal Maneuvering Area | Jeddah TMA Part 1 | C | 1500ft - FL195 | APP 1, FIN |
| Terminal Maneuvering Area | Jeddah TMA Part 2 | C | 2500ft - FL195 | APP 1 |
| Control Area | Jeddah CTA East | A | FL150 - FL600 | CTR 1 |
| Control Area | Jeddah CTA West | A | FL150 - FL600 | CTR 2 |
ATS Callsigns
| Radio Callsign | Logon Callsign | Abbreviation | Frequency (MHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah ATIS | OEJN_ATIS | ATIS | 126.200 |
| Jeddah Delivery | OEJN_DEL | GMP | 121.800 |
| Jeddah Apron | OEJN_E_RMP | APN E | 121.750 |
| Jeddah Apron | OEJN_N_RMP | APN N | 121.975 |
| Jeddah Ground | OEJN_W_GND | SMC W | 121.600 |
| Jeddah Ground | OEJN_E_GND | SMC E | 121.900 |
| Jeddah Ground | OEJN_C_GND | SMC C | 121.700 |
| Jeddah Tower | OEJN_W_TWR | AIR W | 118.200 |
| Jeddah Tower | OEJN_E_TWR | AIR E | 118.500 |
| Jeddah Approach | OEJN_APP | APP 1 | 124.000 |
| Jeddah Final Approach | OEJN_F_APP | FIN | 123.800 |
| Jeddah Terminal Control | OEJN_1_CTR | CTR 1 | 125.450 |
| Jeddah Terminal Control | OEJN_2_CTR | CTR 2 | 119.100 |
SOP Ammendment Record
| SOP Type | Revision | Changes | Prepared By | Revised and Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery [DEL] | 01/2025 | Removed Radar Departure, Updated SIDs, Added Omni-Directional Procedures, Minor Changes | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 |
| Ground [GND] | 02/2025 | Updated all callsigns, ATRs and diagrams | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 |
| Tower [TWR] | 02/2025 | Updated all callsigns, ATRs and diagrams | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 |
| Approach [APP] | 01/2025 | Initial Release | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 |