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Airports / Saudi Arabia / RSI
Large airport · RSI
Red Sea International Airport.
Hanak, Saudi Arabia · 140 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
457 ratings
0
Operators based
140
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Hanak, Saudi ArabiaELEV 140 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
457
Google reviews
ratings on Google
140
Field elevation
feet above sea level
48
Nearest alternate
nm to EJH
Field standing
#2 / 8
Saudi Arabia airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 457 Google ratings , ranked against 8 rated Saudi Arabia fields.
48 nm
To the nearest alternate
Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH).
Overview
Located in Hanak, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea International Airport (OERS / RSI) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 140 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list RSI as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH, 48 nm), Al-Ula International Airport (ULH, 76 nm), and Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB, 104 nm). The field has a single 12,139-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from RSI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from RSI to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Islam for the exceptional service that exceeded my expectations.”
mohammed SA5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Thank you all for making my journey smoother and more comfortable.”
mohammed SA5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
OERS
IATA
RSI
FAA / Local
OERS
Elevation
140 ft
Coordinates
25.6280° N · 37.0889° 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 140 ft, RSI sits lower than 67% of the 39 Saudi Arabia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,139 ft
- 15L/33R12,139 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,139 ft
RSI's 12,139 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.
- 48nmEJHAl Wajh Domestic AirportAl Wajh
- 76nmULHAl-Ula International AirportAl-Ula
- 104nmYNBPrince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International AirportYanbu
- 133nmEESBerenice International Airport / Banas Cape Air BaseBerenice Troglodytica
- 135nmRMFMarsa Alam International AirportMarsa Alam
- 156nmMEDPrince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz AirportMedina
Location
Open the full mapRSI · Red Sea International Airport · Hanak, Saudi Arabia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RSI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,120 nm | 12h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,277 nm | 12h 40m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,470 nm | 13h 7m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,584 nm | 13h 23m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,731 nm | 13h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,921 nm | 14h 10m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,005 nm | 14h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,044 nm | 14h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RSI?
- Red Sea International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,139 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 RSI?
- Red Sea International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,139 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RSI?
- The closest alternate is Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH), about 48 nm away, followed by Al-Ula International Airport (ULH) at 76 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RSI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 12h 18m (5,120 nm), New York about 12h 40m (5,277 nm), Washington DC about 13h 7m (5,470 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.