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Shaybah Airport
مطار شيبةIATA: none – ICAO: OESB Summary Airport type Private Owner Saudi Aramco Operator Saudi Aramco Serves Shaybah Location Shaybah Elevation AMSL 262 ft / 80 m Coordinates 22°30′53″N 53°57′35″E / 22.5147°N 53.9597°ECoordinates: 22°30′53″N 53°57′35″E / 22.5147°N 53.9597°E Runways Direction Length Surface ft m 09/27 8,005 2,440 Asphalt 08/26 5,905 1,800 Sand Shaybah Airport is a small airfield located in the remote Shaybah oil complex in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The airport is adjacent to the employees accommodation compound.
Overview
The airport was built and being operated by the Saudi Arabian Oil Company Saudi Aramco, providing vital logistic support to this remote isolated area in the desert. Using Boeing 737, the company operates regular flights to Dammam, capital and largest city of the province.
Facilities
The airport has one paved runway in addition to an old unpaved runway that is no longer used. The paved runway is 2,440 meters long and 27 meters wide. A space allocated to four airplanes to park at the airport.
Parking
Parking lot is located just outside the terminal across the street.
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