Al-Jawf International Airport
Al-Jawf, Al Jawf Region (Saudi Arabia)
IATA: AJF ICAO: OESK
Longest Active Runway
12,011 ft
3,661 meters
Field Elevation
2,261 ft
689 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
29.7833°, 40.1009°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#11 in Saudi Arabia
Out of 34 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#273 Worldwide
Top 3.6% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#1152 MSL
Top 17.8% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+20.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Al-Jawf International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,011 ft (3,661 m). It ranks as the #11 longest runway in Saudi Arabia and #273 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 12,011 ft (3661m) | 147 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/ajf.json ↗