Airport code

JED Airport Code, King Abdulaziz International Airport

JED is the IATA code for King Abdulaziz International Airport, the main international gateway for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Airlines and booking systems use JED, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OEJN. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 21.68° N, 39.16° E.

City
Jeddah
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
21.68024, 39.15744
Elevation
48 ft
Runways
3
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Jeddah airport code?

The airport code for King Abdulaziz International Airport is JED. 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 OEJN, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 75 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code OEJN begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.

Where is JED?

King Abdulaziz International Airport serves Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is close to sea level at 48 ft (15 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at JED

It has 3 runways. The longest is 13,123 ft (4.00 km), designated 16C/34C.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Jeddah?

The IATA airport code for King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah is JED. Its ICAO code is OEJN.

What is the 3-letter code for Jeddah?

The 3-letter IATA code for King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah is JED.

What airport is JED?

JED is King Abdulaziz International Airport, located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

What country is JED in?

JED (King Abdulaziz International Airport) is in Saudi Arabia.

Where is JED airport located?

King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at coordinates 21.68024, 39.15744.

What is the ICAO code for King Abdulaziz International Airport?

The ICAO code for King Abdulaziz International Airport is OEJN. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code JED.

What is the difference between JED and OEJN?

JED is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OEJN is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Saudi Arabia and the wider region:

Popular routes from JED

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

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