Why are there no airports in Makkah and the nearest airports to it?
Many people who are in Saudi Arabia are trying to find out why there are no airports in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and why planes are not allowed to fly.
During the next report, we will talk about the reasons for the absence of airports in Makkah Al-Mukarramah or airspace and planes flying over it.
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Why are there no airports in Mecca
The reason for the lack of airports in Mecca from a religious point of view
Closest airports to Mecca
Why are there no airports in Makkah?
There is a lot of talk about the reasons for the lack of airports in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and what is the reason behind preventing planes from flying over the Holy Kaaba, and a specialist in aviation affairs in the Kingdom revealed the real reasons that prevent flying, and some false accounts.
An aviation specialist in Saudi Arabia explained the real reasons, other than not allowing planes to fly over the holy city of Makkah.
He explained the reason for the fact that there is a magnetic field over the city of Makkah, and this prevents aircraft from flying, in addition to the presence of a number of air gaps that form a defect, and this occurs in the layers of the atmosphere, which prevents aircraft from flying.
He also revealed that the most important reason behind this is that Makkah is considered a mountainous area, for this reason it is relatively close to the range of planes flying, which can lead to inconvenience and confusion for those performing the rituals of Umrah and Hajj.
In addition, the Grand Mosque, which is located in the city of Mecca, is considered one of the areas where flying is prohibited, and this matter is due to the fact that the Grand Mosque in Mecca is one of the places that are designated for Muslims.
It is also known that in Mecca there are a number of land entrances that are reserved for Muslims only, as the matter also applies to the air above the holy area, as it is forbidden to fly planes.
We find that the Holy City of Makkah does not have an airfield like the rest of the cities in the Kingdom, so a number of people are looking for the nearest airports to Makkah.
We note that pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims come by air to Mecca, but through Jeddah airport, which is considered the closest to it, or Medina airport.
The reason for the lack of airports in Makkah from a religious and scientific point of view
We find that due to the sanctity of the holy city of Makkah, no airport was established there, but there remain many questions, especially for those who come to visit the Sacred House of God for the first time, which is why there is no airport inside Makkah, and the nearest airport to it is in Jeddah through the King’s Airport Abdel Aziz International.
This airport is located 19 kilometers north of Jeddah, and is the main gateway for pilgrims and pilgrims to enter the city of Mecca.
And because there are many questions about the ban on flying over the Kaaba through the World Aviation Organization and also by the Saudi government, there are a number of answers he conveyed on this subject, whether from a religious, scientific or purely technical point of view.
Many researches received from aviation experts stated that there is an air void that resides in the upper layers of the atmosphere above the Kaaba, and this is what leads to the impossibility of flying in Mecca.
We find that this is what made the Civil Aviation Organization decide to ban flying over the Holy Kaaba, so no airport was established in the city.
In addition, we note that the nautical charts revealed the presence of a triangle over the Holy Kaaba, so all types of aircraft are prohibited.
Among the rumors about preventing airports is that the Kaaba with the Bermuda Triangle are the two magnetic poles of the Earth and that they are on the same longitude, but until this time there was no truth to prove this theory from a scientific point of view.
Whereas from the religious point of view, Mecca is considered one of the Holy Land, and non-Muslims are prohibited from entering the holy areas, especially the Great Mosque of Mecca, and the matter also includes passing through its airspace by flying planes over it, as it is possible for non-Muslims to be there, for this reason the airports were prevented for the sanctity of the area And not to make any noise when the planes are constantly landing or ascending, which may disturb the pilgrims.
While technically, the reason for which the ban on the presence of airports in the holy city of Makkah was explained is that the nature of the mountainous special region was the reason, as it is located between the Sarawat mountain belt.
We will notice that this area is one of the narrow areas that adjoin it, but many of its lands pass through valleys and these roads are not suitable for establishing an airport, due to the lack of levelness of the land to a large extent.
Closest airports to Mecca
After we talked about the reasons for the lack of airports in the Makkah region, we must talk about the nearest airports to Makkah, especially since there are many pilgrims and pilgrims who want to know this before going to Makkah.
It is worth noting that the Kingdom's government has made this topic a priority by paying attention to international airports in the places surrounding Makkah Al-Mukarramah, in order to facilitate all pilgrims and Umrah performers for ease of movement from different regions around the world.
Travel to Mecca by air
King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah
We note that King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah is one of the main airports that receive pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims, if they are in the Hajj and Umrah season, through the special pilgrims lounge. But who is the airport in Jeddah available for travel to visitors at other times of the year.
Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah
Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Airport in Madinah is also one of the main airports that receive visitors from pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims to spend the rituals of Hajj and Umrah.
- Taif International Airport
We find that Taif International Airport is about 70 kilometers away from the holy city of Makkah, and individuals from all countries of the world can obtain the appropriate visa until after that a reservation is made for that airport or even the three airports.
Travel to Mecca by land
They can reach Makkah by land as well, as there are many different cars that help you move to Makkah easily, by renting a car through one of the car rental offices at the airport.
There is no need to worry about the availability of parking spaces in the Haram area, as there are many hotels that provide their guests with free parking services, most notably, Shaza Makkah Hotel, which makes its guests use the parking spaces for free during the stay.
In addition, upon arrival in the Kingdom, you can book one of the licensed taxis or through public transport companies, as they provide you with a means of transportation that takes you from the following cities “Jeddah, Medina or Taif to Makkah Al Mukarramah.”
You will notice the moment you arrive at the airport that there are a number of private drivers at the gates, and they have taken the profession of transporting visitors through their own car from one city to another, and for the amount to be determined among them.
Another way to reach Mecca is to book a train ticket so that it is from Jeddah and Madinah to Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and that is according to the flight schedule.
Traveling to Mecca with the Haramain Express
Visitors to Makkah can reach it via the Haramain Express train, which was opened soon, and it links between Makkah and Madinah and also passes through Jeddah as well as King Abdullah Economic City.
It is possible to book a ticket or you can go easily and simply on a train, which you will find that the maximum speed is about 300 km.
When you arrive at the train station in Makkah, you will notice the presence of many delivery and transportation services companies, in addition to the presence of private public transport companies, which provide buses that go to the Great Mosque of Mecca and their prices are simple and symbolic, dedicated to visitors to the House of God, whether pilgrims or pilgrims.
At the end of the report, we would like to have been able to answer the question that revolves in the minds of many people about why there are no airports in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and what are the airports near Makkah for those who wish to go there.
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