Airports / Saudi Arabia / AJF
Al-Jawf International Airport.
Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia · 2,261 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
OESK
IATA AJF
0
Operators based
2,261
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
86 nm
To the nearest alternate
Arar Domestic Airport (RAE).
Overview
Al-Jawf International Airport (OESK / AJF) is a large commercial airport serving Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia. Field elevation is 2,261 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list AJF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Arar Domestic Airport (RAE, 86 nm), Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI, 135 nm), and Hail International Airport (HAS, 164 nm). The field has a single 12,011-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from AJF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Al Jouf Airport and Al Jawf. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from AJF to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
OESK
IATA
AJF
FAA / Local
OESK
Elevation
2,261 ft
Coordinates
29.7833° N · 40.1009° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Saudi Arabia fields
state range 6–6,858 ft
At 2,261 ft, AJF sits higher than 69% of the 39 Saudi Arabia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,011 ft
- 10/2812,011 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,011 ft
AJF's 12,011 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 86nmRAEArar Domestic AirportArar
- 135nmTUITuraif Domestic AirportTuraif
- 164nmHASHail International AirportHail
- 165nmIQ-0040Ruwayshid Air Base
- 176nmURYGurayat Domestic AirportGurayat
- 177nmRAHRafha Domestic AirportRafha
Location
Open the full mapOESK · Al-Jawf International Airport · Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AJF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,052 nm | 12h 9m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,210 nm | 12h 31m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,324 nm | 12h 47m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,404 nm | 12h 58m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,628 nm | 13h 29m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,841 nm | 13h 59m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 5,981 nm | 14h 19m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,023 nm | 14h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AJF?
- Al-Jawf International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,011 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AJF?
- Al-Jawf International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,011 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to AJF?
- The closest alternate is Arar Domestic Airport (RAE), about 86 nm away, followed by Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI) at 135 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AJF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 9m (5,052 nm), New York about 12h 31m (5,210 nm), Anchorage about 12h 47m (5,324 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.