Airport code
MED — Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
MED is the IATA code for Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, an airport serving Medina, Saudi Arabia. Its ICAO code is OEMA, and it operates in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 24.5534, 39.7051 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2151 ft (656 m).
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About Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, more commonly known as Medina Airport, is an airport located in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The airport accommodates charter international flights during the Hajj and Umrah seasons. Pilgrims may enter Saudi Arabia through this airport or through King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. It is the fourth-busiest airport in Saudi Arabia and the 18th busiest airport in the Middle East, handling 10,912,802 passengers in 2024. It is named in honor of Mohammad bin Abdulaziz, the first governor of the Medina Province.
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Airport information
| IATA code | MED |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OEMA |
| Airport name | Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport |
| City | Medina |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 24.5534 |
| Longitude | 39.7051 |
| Elevation | 2151 ft (656 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 14,222 ft (4,335 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport?
The IATA code for Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is MED.
What is the ICAO code for Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport?
The ICAO code for Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is OEMA.
Where is MED airport located?
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is located in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
What time zone is MED in?
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport operates in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to MED?
The nearest airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is Prince Abdulmohsin Bin Abdulaziz Airport (YNB) in Yanbu, about 172 km away.
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