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OEBQ

Abqaiq Airport · Buqayq

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
229 ft / 70 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.80 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 6,075 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Abqaiq Airport (OEBQ), located in Buqayq, 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 229 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
Abqaiq Airport
ICAO / IATA
OEBQ / —
Municipality
Buqayq
Country
Region
SA-04 — Ash Sharqiyah Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
229 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,075 ft / 1,852 m
Runway Width: 111 ft / 34 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 150.2° / 330.2°
RWY 15 (150.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (330.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G DISPATCH
138.22 MHz
CTAF CTAF
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OEDF
King Fahd International Airport
66 km / 35 nm
OEDR
King Abdulaziz Air Base
68 km / 37 nm
OEAH
Al-Ahsa International Airport
70 km / 38 nm
OBBS
Sheik Isa Air Base
100 km / 54 nm
OERT
Ras Tanura Airport
100 km / 54 nm

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