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King Khalid Air Base (OEKM/KMX) — Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
At a glance
- Tower
- 118.9
- Runways
- 06/24, 14/32
- Elevation
- 6,778 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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67%
Data Complete
35 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
2/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
3/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OEKM
- Name: King Khalid Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 18.2973
- Longitude: 42.803501
- Elevation: 6778 ft
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- Municipality: Khamis Mushait
- IATA Code: KMX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 3800x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 3800x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.900 MHz
- Ground: 127.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 130.500, 125.800 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers OEKM. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OEKM?
- The tower frequency at King Khalid Air Base is 118.9 MHz.
- Does OEKM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for King Khalid Air Base (Saudi Arabia). Permit details for Saudi Arabia
- Where is OEKM located?
- King Khalid Air Base (OEKM) is located in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia.
- What is the IATA code for OEKM?
- The IATA code for King Khalid Air Base is KMX.
- How long is the runway at OEKM?
- The main runway at King Khalid Air Base (06/24) measures 3800x45m.