AIRPORT

JED

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#93

Jeddah

King Abdulaziz International Airport

OEJN

486

Flights/Day

11:09

Local Time

Riyadh

Timezone

48ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

OEJN

VFR

36°C

Clear • 10kt • 1006.00"

Observed: 07:00 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

09:00

CLR

21:00 BECMG

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 15:00 local time

About King Abdulaziz International Airport

Jeddah's Red Sea location brings extreme heat and occasional dust. Generally light turbulence.

Is Jeddah Airport turbulent?

Jeddah faces severe sandstorms and occasional flash flooding. In November 2022, a violent hailstorm damaged two aircraft during approach, with 179mm of rain falling in six hours, the highest ever recorded. Sandstorms can bring 60 km/h winds, reducing visibility and forcing flight rescheduling. The Red Sea coastal location adds humidity challenges.

November 2022: 179mm rain in 6 hours damaged aircraft in-flight
Sandstorms bring 60 km/h winds and reduced visibility
Red Sea humidity combines with desert dust

What happened during the 2022 Jeddah hailstorm?

A Saudia Airbus A330 encountered severe hail and turbulence during approach, suffering significant damage despite landing safely. A Libyan Airlines A320 was also damaged in the same storm. The event dumped record rainfall that caused fatal flash flooding in the city. Such extreme events are rare but demonstrate the region's potential for sudden severe weather.

When is the best time to fly from Jeddah?

November through February offers cooler temperatures and lower sandstorm frequency. Spring can bring dust storms from the interior. Summer is extremely hot (45C+) but usually clear. The Hajj pilgrimage season brings massive passenger volumes regardless of weather. Monitor forecasts during transitional seasons.

Is turbulence at Jeddah dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Jeddah?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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