Turaif Domestic Airport — Turaif, Saudi Arabia

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The airport code for Turaif Domestic Airport (Turaif) is TUI — its ICAO code is OETR.

Distance & flight time from TUI

Turaif Domestic Airport

Turaif Domestic Airport, coded TUI, serves the city of Turaif in Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders Province, near the country's frontier with Jordan and Iraq. The airport supports domestic flights connecting this remote desert city to Riyadh and other major Saudi hubs, reducing dependence on long overland travel across the kingdom's northern desert terrain. Turaif's economy has historical ties to phosphate mining and its position along regional trade and pilgrimage routes. TUI's facilities are modest, reflecting the city's relatively small population, with a single runway serving narrow-body aircraft operated by Saudi domestic carriers. As one of the more isolated air links in the kingdom's north, TUI plays an important role in connecting this frontier region to the country's administrative and economic centers.

Runways at Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
10/289843 ft (3000 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GSAUDIA RDO131.5 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.8 MHz

Airports near Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI)

Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI) links Saudi Arabia's remote northern frontier city near Jordan and Iraq to Riyadh, supporting a region historically tied to phosphate mining and trade routes.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Turaif Domestic Airport?

The IATA code for Turaif Domestic Airport is TUI.

What is the ICAO code for Turaif Domestic Airport?

The ICAO code for Turaif Domestic Airport is OETR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.