Ras Tanajib Airport

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Ras Tanajib Airport مطار رأس تناجيب
IATA: none ICAO: OETN
Summary
Airport type	Private
Owner	Saudi Aramco
Operator	Saudi Aramco
Serves	Tanajib & Safaniya
Location	Tanajib
Elevation AMSL	30 ft / 9 m
Coordinates	27°52′06″N 48°46′06″E / 27.86833°N 48.76833°E / 27.86833; 48.76833Coordinates: 27°52′06″N 48°46′06″E / 27.86833°N 48.76833°E / 27.86833; 48.76833
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 15/33 8,005 2,440 Asphalt

Ras Tanajib Airport is a small airport located in the oil complex of Tanajib about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northwest of Jubail in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The airport is 4.1 km away from the Persian Gulf and occupies an area of 3 km².

Overview[]

The airport was built and being operated by the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) to replace the old airport in Safaniya, as logistic support for the remote complex. Nowadays, it serves both Tanajib and the nearby Safaniya. It was also utilized during operation Desert storm in 1991.

Facilities[]

The airport has one runway, 2,440 meters long and 30 meters wide, with lights and ILS support. There are 6 parking/gates for medium-sized airplanes, many helipads can be found in the airport.

Car parking is available outside the airport gate.