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Private industrial airport serving Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura complex.
Location
Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia
Ras Tanura Airport (ICAO: OERT) is a restricted, non-public airport located in Ras Tanura, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. It primarily serves the operational needs of Saudi Aramco, the state oil company, whose vast petroleum refining and export facilities dominate the Ras Tanura peninsula.
The airport is not open to commercial scheduled passenger traffic and does not hold an IATA code. Its operations are largely limited to company and government aircraft supporting the industrial workforce and infrastructure of one of the world's largest oil export terminals.
Ras Tanura itself is a company town tightly controlled by Saudi Aramco, and the airport reflects that closed, industrial character. Access is restricted to authorized personnel associated with Aramco and related government entities.
Getting to & from
Ground access is controlled by Saudi Aramco and limited to authorized personnel using company-provided or private vehicles.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled services at this restricted, private industrial airport.
Notable facts
- ›Serves Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and export terminal, one of the world's largest.
- ›No IATA code assigned, reflecting its non-commercial status.
- ›Access is restricted to authorized Aramco employees and government officials.
- ›Located on the Ras Tanura peninsula in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
- ›The surrounding area is a major hub for Saudi Arabia's petroleum export industry.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
