Hail International Airport

Hail International Airport () is an airport located in Hail City, serving Hail Province in Saudi Arabia.

Hail International Airport was originally a regional airport but was later upgraded to international status in 2017. It currently operates a limited number of international flights.

Facilities

The airport resides at an elevation of above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 18/36 with an asphalt surface measuring .

Airlines and destinations

Airlines offering regularly scheduled passenger service:

Note all international flights all offered by non-domestic airlines.

Accidents and incidents

• On September 14, 2000, a Qatar Airways Airbus A300 from Doha en route to Amman, was diverted to Hail Airport after being hijacked by an Iraqi asylum seeker. The hijacker immediately surrendered to Saudi authorities upon landing, and the flight continued onward to Amman with no injuries or casualties.

See also

• Transport in Saudi Arabia
• List of airports in Saudi Arabia

References

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