# Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI)

> Qaisumah, SA · IATA: AQI · ICAO: OEPA · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `AQI` |
| ICAO | `OEPA` |
| City | Qaisumah |
| Country | SA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 358 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 28.33520, 46.12510 |

## Description

Set near King Khalid Military City and the Kuwait–Iraq border, AQI handles light domestic traffic for the Hafr Al Batin area rather than freight. There is no dedicated cargo terminal; air shipments move only as modest belly loads on passenger flights. For genuine cargo capacity in the Eastern Province, forwarders rely on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (DMM). The local economy rests on farming and the nearby military city, with goods distributed largely by road. AQI therefore works best as a passenger gateway, not a freight option.

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