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OEGS
Gassim Airport · Buraidah
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,126 ft / 648 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 9,843 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gassim Airport (OEGS), located in Buraidah, 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 2,126 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.
Full Name
Gassim Airport
ICAO / IATA
OEGS / ELQ
Municipality
Buraidah
Country
Region
SA-05 — Al Qasim Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
2,126 ft
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Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153° / 333°
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153° / 333°
RWY 15 (153°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (333°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G SAUDIA RDO
131.50 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026