Tel:
966 12 684 8046
966 12 684 8959
 
  Fax:
966 12 640 5622
 
  AFS
OEJDYKYX
 
  http://www.sans.com.sa
 
  E-mail:
aim@sans.com.sa
 
       
 
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
GENERAL AUTHORITY OF CIVIL AVIATION
SAUDI AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES
AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
P. O. BOX 929, JEDDAH - 21421
     
  AIP
SUP
AIP SUP 13/26
12 MAR 2026
 
     
   

                                       Arresting System Upgrade Project of RWY 25 at TAIF AIRPORT

1 .INTRODUCTION

  1. This AIP Supplement aims to notify operators regarding the Arresting System in RWY 25. 
  2. The working area related is provided in attachment. 
  3. This AIP Supplement will remain in force until the end of scope of work and Runway 25 activation. 

2 .PURPOSE

  1. Inform pilots and operators about the duration and timeline of working Area and closure of Runway 25 in Taif Airport.
  2. Disseminate the temporary operating procedures. 
  3. Detailed the affected areas in the airport. 
  4. Detailed the safety control measures. 

3 .PHASES OF WORK

RWY 25 Arresting System Upgrade:
  1. Closure of Runway 07/25. 
  2. Paint (X) mark on the pavement as per the standard sizes on Runway 07/25. 
  3. Field survey work.
  4. Old system removal. 
  5. Excavation works. 
  6. Cable laying. 
  7. Backfilling and installation the new system. 

4 .TIMELINE, OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND SAFETY MEASURES

Area Duration Start–End Dates Construction Activities Operational Procedure Safety measures
RWY 25 - From 12 MAR 2026 TO UFN. 1. PAK 14 barrier control. 
2. Cable laying. 
3. Backfilling and installation of manholes. 
4. Civil works of the new system. 
5. Removal of the current system. 
6. Installation, operation, and 
testing.  		- 1. Apply Safety measures during drilling.  
2. Transporting equipment.  
3. Disconnecting old equipment.  
4. Documentation of work. 

5 .PRECAUTIONS

  1. During all phases of the project, pilots must be careful of construction area.  
  2. During construction pilots should pay attention when taxing near the work area. 
  3. Pilots must carefully check AIP amendments and NOTAMS for any updates. 
  4. Presence of construction workers, materials, and equipment in work area.  

6 .Obstacles during work at RWY 25

Location LATITUDE LONGITUDE Height AGL Height AGL Height AMSL Height AMSL Work Start Work Finish Duration (Days)
Meter Feet Meter Feet
1 21° 28 43.31 N 40°31 30.83 E 0.3302 1.0833 1,472.75 4,831.85 12/03/2026 UFN -
2 21° 28 41.32 N 40°31 31.41 E 0.3302 1.0833 1,472.75 4,831.85 12/03/2026 UFN -
3 21° 29 07.85 N 40°33 05.87 E 0.3302 1.0833 1,448.87 4,753.5 12/03/2026 UFN -
4 21° 29 05.84 N 40°33 06.44 E 0.3302 1.0833 1,448.87 4,753.5 12/03/2026 UFN -

7 .INQUIRIES

For any inquiries on the airside development project at Taif Airport, please contact:
Name: Fahad A. Alosami 
Function: Taif International Airport director 
Email: falosaimi@cluster2airports.sa 		Name: Mashari A. Alhakami 
Function: Operation supervisor 
Email: mealhakami@cluster2airports.sa 
 

 

-END-

OETF AD SUP