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OE43

Arfa Airport · Ta'if

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,155 ft / 1,266 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 6,726 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Arfa Airport (OE43), located in Ta'if, Saudi Arabia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 4,155 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Arfa Airport
ICAO / IATA
OE43 / —
Municipality
Ta'if
Country
Region
SA-02 — Makkah Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
4,155 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,726 ft / 2,050 m
Runway Width: 82 ft / 25 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 114° / 294°
RWY 11 (114°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (294°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OETF
Ta’if Regional Airport
70 km / 38 nm
OEBA
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport
123 km / 66 nm
OEJF
King Faisal Naval Base
210 km / 113 nm
OEBH
Bisha Airport
210 km / 113 nm
OEJNILS
King Abdulaziz International Airport
215 km / 116 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026