Large airport · Taif, Saudi Arabia
Taif International Airport
The airport is considered important in Saudi aviation history as it witnessed the first landing of Ibn Saud's plane, founder of the Kingdom. Its IATA code is TIF. Its ICAO code is OETF. It has 2 runways, longest 12,254 ft (ASP). Elevation 4,848 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Taif, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | TIF |
| ICAO code | OETF |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 12,254 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 4,848 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 21.4847° N, 40.5441° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Taif International Airport is known for
The airport is considered important in Saudi aviation history as it witnessed the first landing of Ibn Saud's plane, founder of the Kingdom.
History
It was converted to a regional airport in 2009 when GACA allowed international airlines to operate at the airport as the city's population was increasing and to reduce pressure on the three main airports at the time.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Taif International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Masjid al-Haram · Saudi Arabia · 46.4 miles away
- Al-Balad, Jeddah · Saudi Arabia · 86.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Taif International Airport?
The airport is considered important in Saudi aviation history as it witnessed the first landing of Ibn Saud's plane, founder of the Kingdom.
What is the airport code for Taif International Airport?
Taif International Airport — its IATA code is TIF and its ICAO code is OETF.
Where is Taif International Airport located?
Taif International Airport serves Taif, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 21.4847° N, 40.5441° E.
What is the history of Taif International Airport?
It was converted to a regional airport in 2009 when GACA allowed international airlines to operate at the airport as the city's population was increasing and to reduce pressure on the three main airports at the time.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5122
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ta%E2%80%99if_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.