Gassim Airport (ELQ)

Buraidah, SA πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

OEGS

IATA

ELQ

Elevation

2126 ft

Region

SA-05

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: OEGS

Local Code: Not available

Location: 26.302799Β° N, 43.774399Β° E

Continent: AS

Type: Medium Airport

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
15/33 9843 ft 147 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
A/G SAUDIA RDO 131.5 MHz
GND GND 121.9 MHz
TWR TWR 118.0 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
GAS Gassim VORTAC 117100 kHz

Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Gassim Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
2 18 2 Aug 11, 2025
FAD
FAD / F3
3 15 3 Aug 11, 2025
Air Arabia
ABY / G9
1 8 1 Aug 11, 2025
Nas Air
KNE / XY
2 7 2 Aug 11, 2025
Nile Air
NIA / NP
1 6 1 Aug 11, 2025
1 6 1 Aug 11, 2025
Gulf Air
GFA / GF
1 4 1 Aug 11, 2025
1 4 1 Aug 11, 2025
1 3 1 Aug 9, 2025
EgyptAir
MSR / MS
1 3 1 Aug 9, 2025

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 23, 2025
Taxis

Taxis are a primary mode of transport from the airport. Official airport taxis are available at a designated stand outside the arrivals terminal. Additionally, ride-hailing services like Uber and Careem are widely used and can be booked through their mobile applications for pickup at the airport.

Rental Cars

Several car rental companies operate directly from Gassim Airport, with service desks located in the arrivals hall. Major providers include Yelo (formerly Al Wefaq), Budget, Avis, and other local agencies. Pre-booking online is recommended for better rates and to ensure vehicle availability.

Public Transportation

There are no dedicated public bus or train services that directly connect to Gassim Airport. Travelers seeking to use public transit would first need to take a taxi or rental car into the nearest city, such as Buraidah, to access local bus networks.

Nearby Airports

Al-Rass Airport
OERG
Al-Rass, SA
Small Airport
~74 km away
Zilfi Airport
ZUL β€’ OEZL
Zilfi, SA
Small Airport
~106 km away
Soltana Al-Ghat Airport
OESS
Al Ghat, SA
Small Airport
~116 km away
King Faisal Air Academy Airport
OEKF
NoneSA
Small Airport
~144 km away
Military Helipads (3x)
SA-0079
Al Mulayda, SA
Heliport
~2 km away
Private Helipad
SA-0080
NoneSA
Heliport
~35 km away
Al Ghat Airport
SA-0092
Al Ghat, SA
Closed Airport
~122 km away
Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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