AHB Airport Code, Abha International Airport
AHB is the IATA code for Abha International Airport, the main international gateway for Abha, Saudi Arabia. Airlines and booking systems use AHB, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OEAB. At 6858 ft (2090 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Abha airport code?
The airport code for Abha International Airport is AHB. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code OEAB, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 728 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code OEAB begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
Where is AHB?
Abha International Airport serves Abha, Saudi Arabia. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 18.24° N, 42.66° E. At 6858 ft (2090 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at AHB
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,991 ft (3.35 km), designated 13/31.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Abha?
The IATA airport code for Abha International Airport in Abha is AHB. Its ICAO code is OEAB.
What is the 3-letter code for Abha?
The 3-letter IATA code for Abha International Airport in Abha is AHB.
What airport is AHB?
AHB is Abha International Airport, located in Abha, Saudi Arabia.
What country is AHB in?
AHB (Abha International Airport) is in Saudi Arabia.
Where is AHB airport located?
Abha International Airport (AHB) is in Abha, Saudi Arabia, at coordinates 18.2404, 42.6566.
What is the ICAO code for Abha International Airport?
The ICAO code for Abha International Airport is OEAB. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code AHB.
What is the difference between AHB and OEAB?
AHB is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OEAB is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Abha International Airport.
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