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AHB Abha Regional Airport
Abha Regional Airport (IATA: AHB, ICAO:OEAB) is located in the the city of Khamis Mushait, Saudi arabia. It is the primary international airport serving Khamis Mushait and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+9668001168888

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IATA Code

AHB

ICAO Code

OEAB

Name

Abha Regional Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Saudi arabia (SA)

City

Khamis Mushait

Latitude

18.2404003

Longitude

42.6566010

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

+9668001168888

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Airport Overview

Abha Regional Airport（AHB） · ICAO: OEAB · Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia

Abha Regional Airport is a regional passenger airport serving Abha and Khamis Mushait in Saudi Arabia’s Asir Province. Its location between the two urban areas gives it a practical role in regional supply chains, although cargo planning should be based on confirmed uplift, available handling capacity and the actual operating schedule rather than on passenger-airport status alone. The airport is situated at high elevation, which may affect aircraft payload planning for some operations. Our service team can coordinate airport acceptance, airline space confirmation, export documentation, customs requirements and onward trucking according to the shipment’s commodity and routing. Domestic distribution within Saudi Arabia and international connections through approved gateway airports should be evaluated case by case.

Airport name	Abha Regional Airport
Location	Khamis Mushait / Abha area, Saudi Arabia
IATA / ICAO	AHB / OEAB
Coordinates	18.2404003, 42.6566010
Elevation	2,090 m above mean sea level
Runway information	Runway 13/31; asphalt surface; 3,350 m × 45 m
Local time	UTC+03:00

Key Highlights

Regional gateway

Serves the Abha–Khamis Mushait urban area and the wider Asir Province supply base.

High-altitude operation

The recorded elevation of 2,090 m should be considered when airlines assess aircraft payload, routing and acceptance.

Passenger-led cargo model

Air freight may depend on available belly capacity or confirmed airline arrangements; dedicated freighter assumptions require separate verification.

Gateway connection required

For international or large-volume shipments, our team normally compares direct availability with routing through a Saudi or regional gateway.

Time-sensitive acceptance

Booking, documentation and physical handover cut-offs can vary by airline, handling agent, commodity and day of operation.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility access and service scope must be confirmed against the selected airline and handling agent before cargo dispatch.

General cargo acceptance: Our service team can request airline or handling-agent confirmation for shipment dimensions, gross weight, packaging, piece count and acceptance windows.
Export and import handling: Commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, permits and customs declarations should be aligned before physical delivery to avoid warehouse rejection or clearance delay.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Pharmaceuticals, perishables and other controlled-temperature cargo require pre-alerting, packaging validation and confirmation of available cool-chain handling at the actual transfer point.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline’s approved dangerous-goods capability, shipper’s declaration, packing instruction, labels and document review. Do not deliver undeclared hazardous material.
Oversized or special cargo: Aircraft contour, loading equipment, weight limits and high-elevation payload considerations must be checked before booking; road or gateway alternatives may be more suitable.
Customs and bonded procedures: The applicable Saudi customs process, inspection routing and delivery release requirements should be confirmed for each import, export or transit movement.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic Saudi Arabia: Shipments may move on available domestic passenger or cargo capacity, subject to airline schedules, aircraft type, payload and acceptance approval.
International consignments: Cargo may require a connection through an approved Saudi or regional gateway when a suitable direct uplift is unavailable. The routing selected by our team depends on destination, commodity and space.
Airline selection: Specific carriers, flight numbers, frequencies and transit commitments are not assumed from airport designation; we verify them at quotation and booking stage.
Time drivers: Cut-off compliance, customs inspection, weekends and public holidays, transfer performance, high-altitude payload restrictions, security screening and consignee release procedures can all affect the final transit time.

Transit estimates are provided only after the origin, destination, cargo profile, dimensions, ready time and required delivery term have been confirmed. All schedules remain subject to airline and airport confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area

Abha, Khamis Mushait and surrounding communities in Asir Province form the immediate collection and delivery market.

Retail and commercial replenishment

Time-critical commercial samples, spare parts, retail replenishment and general manufactured goods may be suitable for air freight when shipment value or urgency justifies the cost.

Food and agricultural products

Fresh or perishable shipments require advance confirmation of packaging, temperature control, inspection, sanitary documentation and available handling capability.

Healthcare-related cargo

Medical devices and pharmaceuticals should move with validated packaging, batch or product documentation where applicable, and a documented handover plan.

Industrial and project support

Urgent maintenance parts and tools may be routed through the airport, while heavy, oversized or regulated items should be screened for an alternative gateway or road solution.

Operations & Compliance

Book before dispatch: Obtain written space and acceptance confirmation before sending cargo to the airport. Airline cut-off times are shipment-specific and may be earlier than the published departure time.
Prepare complete documents: Ensure the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate or permit requirements, consignee details and customs data are consistent across all records.
Control regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals and high-value cargo require advance commodity review and airline approval. Classification must be accurate and supported by the required documentation.
Plan customs release and collection: Import clearance, inspection, duties or government approvals can delay delivery. Consignees should arrange an authorized broker or collection representative and confirm local identification requirements.

Our service team will not treat an airport booking as proof that a commodity is accepted. Final acceptance is determined by the operating airline, handling agent, security process and applicable Saudi regulations.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, country of origin and delivery terms to our team before requesting a firm routing.
For temperature-controlled or perishable cargo, specify the acceptable temperature range, packaging type, storage exposure limit and required handover sequence before booking.
Use strong, airline-compliant packaging with clear piece marks and accurate weight and dimensions. Re-weighing or repacking at the terminal can affect charges and acceptance.
For urgent, heavy, hazardous or space-sensitive cargo, ask our team to compare Abha Regional Airport with a suitable gateway plus road feeder option. The best choice depends on total transit, customs complexity and final delivery location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Abha Regional Airport handle international air freight?: International cargo availability depends on the operating airline, current route schedule, customs arrangement and commodity. Our service team confirms the complete routing and acceptance conditions before dispatch; a gateway connection may be required.
Is a direct flight guaranteed after booking?: No. A booking request is not a guarantee of direct uplift. Capacity, aircraft type, payload, security screening and operational changes can alter the routing, so the final air waybill and flight plan must be verified.
How early should cargo be delivered to the airport?: The applicable cut-off is set by the airline and handling agent for the specific shipment. We recommend completing documentation and receiving written acceptance before arranging delivery, particularly for regulated or temperature-sensitive cargo.
Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through Abha Regional Airport?: Possibly, but only when the operating airline accepts the exact classification, packing instruction, quantity and route. A compliant shipper’s declaration and supporting documents may be required. Our team performs a pre-check before booking.
What information is needed for a reliable quotation?: Provide origin, destination, ready date, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, declared value, Incoterm and any special handling requirement. These details determine routing, acceptance and total logistics cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

The following boundary applies to the airport facts and operational guidance shown on this page.

Airport record supplied for this page: airport name, codes, city, country, coordinates, elevation, runway dimensions, time zone and contact information are taken from the provided airport dataset.
Regulatory verification: current Saudi civil-aviation requirements and airport operational information should be checked with the competent authority at gaca.gov.sa.
Industry reference: airport and airline coding or general air-cargo standards may be cross-checked through iata.org and icao.int.
Verification boundary: airline schedules, cargo acceptance, handling facilities, customs procedures, cut-off times and transit estimates are time-sensitive. Our service team confirms these items against the selected carrier, handling agent and shipment documents before execution.