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SA-0017
Taif Desert Heliport · Ta'if
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,685 ft / 1,428 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Taif Desert Heliport (SA-0017), located in Ta'if, Saudi Arabia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,685 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
Taif Desert Heliport
ICAO / IATA
SA-0017 / —
Municipality
Ta'if
Country
Region
SA-02 — Makkah Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
4,685 ft
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026