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Prince Sultan Air Base (OEPS/AKH) — Saudi Arabia

Prince Sultan Air Base (OEPS/AKH) Saudi Arabia. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (17L/35R, 17R/35L). Field elevation is 1651 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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: 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: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • 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.

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Active NOTAMs

V0296/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED RNP RWY 17L MINIMA LNAV MDA** CAT ABCD 1940-1000M 363 (300-1000M). CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED. MSA 25 NM FROM AIRPORT 9000. EMERG SAFE ALT 100 NM 9000
2026-08-27 18:17:00 2026-11-30 23:59:00
V0294/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED ILS OR LOC Z RWY 35L MINIMA: S-ILS 35L* CAT ABC 1811-800M 200(200-800M); CAT D 1818-800M 207(200-800M); CAT E 1838-800M 227(200-800M). S-LOC 35L** CAT ABCDE 2070-1400M 459(500-1400M). **S-LOC WHEN ALS INOP INCREASE CAT ABCD VIS TO 1900M…
2026-08-27 18:12:00 2026-11-30 23:59:00
V0292/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED RNP RWY 35L LNAV MDA** CAT ABCDE 2060-1400M 449 (500-1400M) **WHEN ALS INOP INCREASE LNAV CAT AB VIS TO 1800M, CAT CDE VIS TO 2100M. CIRCLING NOT AUTHORIZED. MSA 25 NM FROM AIRPORT 9000. EMERG SAFE ALT 100 NM 9000.
2026-08-27 18:05:00 2026-11-30 23:59:00

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Frequently 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).
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.
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