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King Fahd Intl
King Fahd Intl (OEDF/DMM) serves Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L). Field elevation is 72 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OEDF
- Name: King Fahd Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 26.471201
- Longitude: 49.797901
- Elevation: 72 ft
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- Municipality: Dammam
- IATA Code: DMM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Distance from City: 30.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16L/34R
- Designation: 16L/34R
- Dimensions: 13124 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II (34R), ILS CAT I (16L), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 16R/34L
- Designation: 16R/34L
- Dimensions: 13124 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (34L), ILS CAT I (16R), RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.350 MHz
- Ground: 121.650, 121.750 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.050 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: GACA Permits; permits@gaca.gov.sa
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx SAR 18-35 per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; then SAR 7-18 per tonne per day
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: SAR
- Remarks: King Fahd International (Dammam). Largest airport by area in the world. Handlers: SGS, NAS.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Aramco-supplied. Near refinery infrastructure.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ. Landing permit required from GACA.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Remote location minimizes noise concerns.
Alternates
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Saudi Arabia Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 24-48 hours (minimum); 3 business days recommended
- Landing Lead Time: 3 business days (minimum); 5 business days recommended
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require GACA permit with 5-7 days lead time. Handling agent mandatory.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OEDF?
- The tower frequency at King Fahd Intl is 124.35 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OEDF?
- King Fahd Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does OEDF require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for King Fahd Intl (Saudi Arabia).
- Does OEDF require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at King Fahd Intl.