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Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is an international airport serving Medina (Al Madinah Region), Saudi Arabia. Its IATA code is MED and its ICAO code is OEMA. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,335 m long.
- IATAMED
- ICAOOEMA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MED
- ICAO code
- OEMA
- City
- Medina
- Region / province
- Al Madinah Region
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 24.5534° N, 39.7051° E
- Elevation
- 656 m (2,151 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,335 m (14,222 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,335 m14,222 ft | Asphalt |
| 18/36 | 3,060 m10,039 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,138 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
6,716 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,191 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 124.200 MHz |
| ATIS | 114.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.850 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Medina through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Saudi Arabia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport | YNB | 172 km |
| Al-Ula International Airport | ULH | 267 km |
| Red Sea International Airport | RSI | 289 km |
| King Abdulaziz International Airport | JED | 324 km |
| Taif International Airport | TIF | 352 km |
| Hail International Airport | HAS | 377 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport?
The IATA code of Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is MED and its ICAO code is OEMA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport located?
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is in Medina, Al Madinah Region, Saudi Arabia, at coordinates 24.5534° N, 39.7051° E and an elevation of 656 m (2,151 ft).
How far is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,191 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 6,716 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,138 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport?
The longest runway at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is 4,335 m (14,222 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.