Gassim Airport

OEGS / ELQ

Buraidah, SA

Last Updated
May 14, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
6 kt
30°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OEGS 142100Z 03006KT CAVOK 28/M02 Q1010 NOSIG

Weather Briefing

VFR

Gassim Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 6 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
939 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,126 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,224 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,294 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OEGS 141100Z 1412/1518 09010KT CAVOK BECMG 1418/1420 02005KT BECMG 1506/1508 07010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 70° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EGS
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
9,843 ft 147 ft ASP 153°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OEGS

5,628 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.5%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
0.5%

Gassim Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
16.3%
E
18.9%
SE
15.2%
S
12%
SW
7.9%
W
7.3%
NW
6.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.7°C
Range: 2°C to 43°C
2°C 43°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,628 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gassim Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OEGS
IATA Code: ELQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,126 ft MSL

Location

City: Buraidah
Country: SA
Latitude: 26.302799°
Longitude: 43.774399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gassim Airport

Overview

Gassim Airport serves the Buraidah region in Saudi Arabia, positioned at an elevation of 2,126 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a 9,843-foot asphalt runway, it supports regional and potentially some international aviation operations in the central Arabian Peninsula.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 92.8% of the time, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 2°C to 43°C, with an average of 21.7°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations. September through November represent the most stable VFR flying months.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 26.302799, 43.774399, Gassim Airport is situated in a region characterized by relatively stable wind patterns. Easterly winds dominate, with an average speed of 5.4 knots and occasional gusts up to 20 knots. Calm wind conditions occur approximately 7% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers favorable wind alignment, with winds matching runway heading 100% of the time. The average crosswind is minimal at 3.5 knots, providing consistent and predictable approach conditions. Pilots can expect rarely encountered low IFR conditions, with such restrictions present in only 1.5% of observations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.