Airport code

ELQ Airport Code, Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport

ELQ is the IATA code for Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport, the main international gateway for Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Airlines and booking systems use ELQ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OEGS. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 26.30° N, 43.77° E.

City
Qassim
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
26.3028, 43.7744
Elevation
2,126 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Qassim airport code?

The airport code for Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport is ELQ. 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 OEGS, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 801 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code OEGS begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.

Where is ELQ?

Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport serves Qassim, Saudi Arabia. The runways sit at 2126 ft (648 m) elevation.

Runways at ELQ

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,843 ft (3.00 km), designated 15/33.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Qassim?

The IATA airport code for Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Qassim is ELQ. Its ICAO code is OEGS.

What is the 3-letter code for Qassim?

The 3-letter IATA code for Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Qassim is ELQ.

What airport is ELQ?

ELQ is Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport, located in Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

What country is ELQ in?

ELQ (Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport) is in Saudi Arabia.

Where is ELQ airport located?

Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) is in Qassim, Saudi Arabia, at coordinates 26.3028, 43.7744.

What is the ICAO code for Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport?

The ICAO code for Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport is OEGS. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code ELQ.

What is the difference between ELQ and OEGS?

ELQ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OEGS is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Saudi Arabia and the wider region:

Popular routes from ELQ

Distance and typical flight time from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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