Arar Domestic Airport — Arar, Saudi Arabia
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Distance & flight time from RAE
Arar Domestic Airport
RAE serves Arar Domestic Airport, a regional facility in northern Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders Province, close to the border with Iraq and Jordan. The airport primarily handles domestic flights connecting Arar to major Saudi cities like Riyadh and Jeddah via Saudia and flynas, supporting an area historically important for trade routes and, more recently, oil and gas infrastructure. As a medium-sized airport, RAE has modest passenger volumes but plays an outsized role for the sparsely populated region, given the long overland distances to other urban centers. The single-runway airport also occasionally supports government and military logistics given its strategic border-adjacent location.
Runways at Arar Domestic Airport (RAE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10007 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Arar Domestic Airport (RAE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.8 MHz |
| EMR | CRASH SVC | 133.5 MHz |
Airports near Arar Domestic Airport (RAE)
- Al-Jawf International Airport (AJF) — 159.7 km (99.2 mi)
- Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI) — 244.8 km (152.1 mi)
- Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) — 267.0 km (165.9 mi)
- Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) — 332.5 km (206.6 mi)
- Al Asad Air Base (IQA) — 342.7 km (212.9 mi)
- Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD) — 356.0 km (221.2 mi)
- Gurayat Domestic Airport (URY) — 371.5 km (230.8 mi)
- Hail International Airport (HAS) — 389.4 km (242.0 mi)
RAE identifies Arar Domestic Airport in Saudi Arabia, not to be confused with other border towns. Searchers typically want flight schedules, terminal info, or confirmation this is a domestic-only Saudi airport near Iraq.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Arar Domestic Airport?
The IATA code for Arar Domestic Airport is RAE.
What is the ICAO code for Arar Domestic Airport?
The ICAO code for Arar Domestic Airport is OERR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.