Al-Ula International Airport
Al-Ula, Al Madinah Region (Saudi Arabia)
IATA: ULH ICAO: OEAO
Longest Active Runway
10,007 ft
3,050 meters
Field Elevation
2,050 ft
625 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
26.4836°, 38.1170°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#23 in Saudi Arabia
Out of 34 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#893 Worldwide
Top 12.0% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#1271 MSL
Top 19.3% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+0.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Al-Ula International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,007 ft (3,050 m). It ranks as the #23 longest runway in Saudi Arabia and #893 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,007 ft (3050m) | 164 ft (50m) | asphalt | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sea International Airport (Hanak) | RSI | 75.6 NM (140 km) | 12,139 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ 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/ulh.json ↗