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Prince Sultan Air Base (OEPS/AKH) — Saudi Arabia
At a glance
- Tower
- 126.8
- Runways
- 17L/35R, 17R/35L
- Elevation
- 1,651 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
3/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
2/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OEPS
- Name: Prince Sultan Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 24.0627
- Longitude: 47.580502
- Elevation: 1651 ft
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- Municipality: N/A
- IATA Code: AKH
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 17L/35R
- Designation: 17L/35R
- Dimensions: 4000x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17R/35L
- Designation: 17R/35L
- Dimensions: 4000x45m
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 126.800 MHz
- Ground: 119.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 123.425 MHz
- ATIS: 136.975 MHz
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
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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.
Active NOTAMs
M0814/
warning
Aerodrome restriction
TWY A BETWEEN TWY E AND TWY E1 IS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION. BARRICADES ARE IN PLACE. BARRICADES UNLIT.
2026-10-25 15:59 UTC
2026-11-24 13:00 UTC
M814/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
TWY A BETWEEN TWY E AND TWY E1 IS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION. BARRICADES ARE IN PLACE. BARRICADES UNLIT.
2026-10-25 15:59 UTC
2026-11-24 13:00 UTC
M789/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
TWY A CLOSED FROM TWY E TO TWY E1 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. MEN AND EQUIPMENT WORKING. BARRICADES IN PLACE.
2026-10-18 05:00 UTC
2026-11-17 13:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OEPS?
- The tower frequency at Prince Sultan Air Base is 126.8 MHz.
- Does OEPS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Prince Sultan Air Base (Saudi Arabia). Permit details for Saudi Arabia
- Where is OEPS located?
- Prince Sultan Air Base (OEPS) is located in Saudi Arabia.
- What is the IATA code for OEPS?
- The IATA code for Prince Sultan Air Base is AKH.
- How long is the runway at OEPS?
- The main runway at Prince Sultan Air Base (17L/35R) measures 4000x45m.