Qaisumah Airport
Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport is a large airport serving Qaisumah and the wider Hafar Al-Batin area in northeastern Saudi Arabia. Identified by IATA code AQI and ICAO code OEPA, it functions as an important regional gateway for travellers arriving for business, family visits, and onward journeys across the Eastern Province and nearby inland districts. Its setting at 1,174 feet (358 m) above sea level places it on the kingdom’s higher desert plain, where conditions are typically dry, bright, and warm for much of the year.
About Qaisumah Airport
Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport is a large airport serving Qaisumah and the wider Hafar Al-Batin area in northeastern Saudi Arabia. Identified by IATA code AQI and ICAO code OEPA, it functions as an important regional gateway for travellers arriving for business, family visits, and onward journeys across the Eastern Province and nearby inland districts. Its setting at 1,174 feet (358 m) above sea level places it on the kingdom’s higher desert plain, where conditions are typically dry, bright, and warm for much of the year.
Overview
Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport is a large airport serving Qaisumah and the wider Hafar Al-Batin area in northeastern Saudi Arabia. Identified by IATA code AQI and ICAO code OEPA, it functions as an important regional gateway for travellers arriving for business, family visits, and onward journeys across the Eastern Province and nearby inland districts. Its setting at 1,174 feet (358 m) above sea level places it on the kingdom’s higher desert plain, where conditions are typically dry, bright, and warm for much of the year.
At a glance
- Airport codes: AQI (IATA) and OEPA (ICAO)
- Airport type: large airport serving Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia
- Elevation: 1,174 ft (358 m) above sea level
- Runway: 16/34, 10,007 ft long, asphalt surface, fully lighted
- Time zone: Asia/Riyadh
What travellers should know
For passengers, the most practical detail is the airport’s long, lighted asphalt runway, which supports reliable operations and straightforward arrivals at different times of day. Because Saudi Arabia uses the Asia/Riyadh time zone year-round, schedules are easy to follow without seasonal clock changes, which is helpful when coordinating ground transport or domestic connections. As with many airports serving desert regions, it is wise to allow extra time for transfers, keep water handy after landing, and plan road travel in advance, especially if continuing onward to Hafar Al-Batin or surrounding communities.
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FAQ
Qaisumah Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Qaisumah Airport is located in Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia (Asia), at coordinates 28.330°, 46.120°.
- Its IATA code is AQI and its ICAO code is OEPA.
- Qaisumah Airport serves Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Qaisumah Airport operates on Asia/Riyadh local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Qaisumah Airport sits at latitude 28.330° and longitude 46.120°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from AQI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for AQI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from AQI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Saudi Arabia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.