Airport code
ELQ — Gassim Airport
ELQ is the IATA code for Gassim Airport, an airport serving Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Its ICAO code is OEGS, and it operates in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 26.3028, 43.7744 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2126 ft (648 m).
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About Gassim Airport
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport, formerly Qassim International Airport, is an international airport serving Buraidah, Saudi Arabia. Located in Buraidah and named after the former Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz, it primarily serves the northern provinces of the kingdom. International routes are limited to 9 countries: the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Bahrain, Azerbaijan (seasonal), Bosnia and Herzegovina (seasonal), Qatar, Kuwait, Pakistan, and Turkey. Established in 1964, the airport is owned and operated by the Matarat Holding Company.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | ELQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OEGS |
| Airport name | Gassim Airport |
| City | Qassim |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 26.3028 |
| Longitude | 43.7744 |
| Elevation | 2126 ft (648 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Gassim Airport?
The IATA code for Gassim Airport is ELQ.
What is the ICAO code for Gassim Airport?
The ICAO code for Gassim Airport is OEGS.
Where is ELQ airport located?
Gassim Airport (ELQ) is located in Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
What time zone is ELQ in?
Gassim Airport operates in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to ELQ?
The nearest airport to Gassim Airport (ELQ) is Ha'il Airport (HAS) in Hail, about 243 km away.
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