ELQ
Gassim Airport
Gassim · Saudi ArabiaICAO OEGS
Gassim Airport (ELQ) is an airport serving Gassim, Saudi Arabia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 26° 18' 10.1" N, 43° 46' 27.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet (648 meters) above sea level. With 9 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Riyadh (GMT+3).
Destinations
9
Airlines
9
Elevation ft
2,126/ 648m
Asia/Riyadh
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
ELQ
ICAO Code
OEGS
City
Gassim
Country
Saudi Arabia
Elevation
2,126 ft
Local Time
08:40 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:26.3028°
Longitude:43.7744°
Popular Routes from ELQ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 798 mi | 2h 1m | short-haul | 328 kg | View |
| DMM | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 374 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 153 kg | View |
| DOH | Doha, Qatar | 493 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 202 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 726 mi | 1h 52m | short-haul | 298 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 1,342 mi | 3h 12m | medium-haul | 337 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 432 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 177 kg | View |
| MED | Madinah, Saudi Arabia | 281 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 116 kg | View |
| RUH | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 205 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
| SHJ | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 734 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 301 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at ELQ
9 active airlines serving Gassim Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
AlMasria Universal Airlines
UJEgypt
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Express One International
EOUnited States
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Nile Air
NPEgypt
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Gassim Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Salman Abdulaziz Airport | DWD | King Salman Abdulaziz Airport | Saudi Arabia | 208 km |
| Ha'il Airport | HAS | Hail | Saudi Arabia | 243 km |
| Rafha Domestic Airport | RAH | Rafha | Saudi Arabia | 369 km |
| King Khaled International Airport | RUH | Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 329 km |
| Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport | AQI | Hafr Al-batin | Saudi Arabia | 324 km |
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport | MED | Madinah | Saudi Arabia | 453 km |
| Kuwait International Airport | KWI | Kuwait | Kuwait | 525 km |
| Al-Jawf Domestic Airport | AJF | Al-Jawf | Saudi Arabia | 529 km |
Other Airports in Saudi Arabia
Abha Regional Airport
AHBAbha
Al-Jawf Domestic Airport
AJFAl-Jawf
Majeed Bin Abdulaziz Airport
ULHAl-Ula
Al Ahsa Airport
HOFAl-ahsa
Arar Domestic Airport
RAEArar
Bisha Airport
BHHBisha
King Fahd International Airport
DMMDammam
Al Baha Airport
ABTEl-baha
Jizan Regional Airport
GIZGizan
Gurayat Domestic Airport
URYGuriat
Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport
AQIHafr Al-batin
Ha'il Airport
HASHail
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 26° 18' 10.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 43° 46' 27.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 26.302799
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 43.774399
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:40 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,126 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 648 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Gassim Airport?
The IATA code for Gassim Airport is ELQ, and its ICAO code is OEGS. The airport is located in Gassim, Saudi Arabia.
How many destinations can you fly to from ELQ?
There are 9 direct destinations available from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim, Saudi Arabia.
What airlines fly from ELQ?
There are 9 airlines operating from ELQ, including Air Arabia, AlMasria Universal Airlines, Egyptair, Express One International, Fly Dubai, and more.
What timezone is Gassim Airport in?
Gassim Airport is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Gassim Airport?
Gassim Airport sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet (648 meters) above sea level.
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