Al Qaisumah/Hafr al Batin Airport – AQI Airport
The Al Qaisumah/Hafr al Batin Airport serves the residents of Al Qaisumah, a village located near Hafar Al-Batin city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, hence the name of the airport. The airport is located 12 miles southeast of the city.
Best Time to Visit
AQI Airport started with humble beginnings. It first began in 1962 with a dusty runway meant to cater to Dakota aircraft. At the time the aircraft carried Saudi Aramco employees between different stations. Today, the airport has a 2 miles long runway that is able to accommodate a Boeing 737 and features an asphalted surface. The airport stands on land elevated at 1,174 feet above mean sea level. It sits on a total land area of 11 million square meters and is complete with a passenger terminal, water treatment, sewage systems, and even a stand-by power plant. Nesma Airlines and Saudi Arabian Airlines offer passenger service to Ha’il and Jeddah, Riyadh.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Good hotels near the airport are located in the midst of the city. Monsour Grand Hotel offers beautiful rooms in a luxurious setting and is only 28 minutes away from the airport. The Concord Plaza Hotel is 24 minutes away and offers elegant rooms and modern amenities. The Doolve Hotel is 26 minutes away and offers good, clean rooms. Best of all, all hotels are within few minutes away from top local attractions like Kashtah, Boudl Land, and Abu Musa Park.
