# Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF)

> Hofuf, SA · IATA: HOF · ICAO: OEAH · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `HOF` |
| ICAO | `OEAH` |
| City | Hofuf |
| Country | SA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 179 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 25.28530, 49.48520 |

## Description

The name Al-Ahsa points to the world's largest oasis, and dates are its signature export. HOF backs this with a dedicated cargo terminal offering customs clearance for general and perishable goods, plus international belly capacity on flydubai's Dubai service. Volumes stay regional and modest; the Eastern Province's heavy lifting falls to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (DMM), about 150 km away. Saudia, flyadeal and flydubai link HOF to Jeddah, Medina and Dubai. For oasis farm produce the airport offers a practical first point of handling, with large consignments consolidated via Dammam.

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