Sharurah Domestic Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Sharurah, Saudi Arabia. Its IATA code is SHW and its ICAO code is OESH. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,363 ft (720 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 11,975 ft (3,650 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SHW
- ICAO code
- OESH
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,363 ft (720 m)
- Coordinates
- 17.4669, 47.1214
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,975 ft · 3,650 m | 147 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sharurah Domestic Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GXF Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport | Seiyun, Yemen | 244 km · 152 mi |
| EAM Najran Domestic Airport | Najran, Saudi Arabia | 287 km · 178 mi |
| SAH Sanaa International Airport | Sanaa, Yemen | 380 km · 236 mi |
| RIY Riyan International Airport | Mukalla(Riyan), Yemen | 394 km · 245 mi |
| WAE Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport | Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia | 394 km · 245 mi |
| AHB Abha International Airport | Abha, Saudi Arabia | 480 km · 298 mi |
| GIZ Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport | Jizan, Saudi Arabia | 486 km · 302 mi |
| TAI Taiz International Airport | Taiz, Yemen | 528 km · 328 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SHW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 1,215 | 755 | 656 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,176 | 1,973 | 1,715 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,294 | 2,047 | 1,779 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,985 | 3,098 | 2,692 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 5,261 | 3,269 | 2,840 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,310 | 3,299 | 2,867 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,619 | 3,492 | 3,034 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,462 | 4,015 | 3,489 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,040 | 4,374 | 3,801 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,123 | 5,669 | 4,926 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,123 | 6,911 | 6,006 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,136 | 6,920 | 6,013 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,352 | 7,675 | 6,670 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,357 | 7,678 | 6,672 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,097 | 8,759 | 7,612 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,495 | 9,007 | 7,827 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.800 |
| EMR | CRASH SVC | 133.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sharurah Domestic Airport?
The IATA code of Sharurah Domestic Airport is SHW and its ICAO code is OESH.
Where is Sharurah Domestic Airport located?
Sharurah Domestic Airport is in Sharurah, Najran Region, Saudi Arabia, at 17.4669, 47.1214.
What time zone is Sharurah Domestic Airport in?
Sharurah Domestic Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sharurah Domestic Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 11,975 ft (3,650 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sharurah Domestic Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport (GXF), about 244 km (152 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.