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King Khaled Intl (OERK/RUH) — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.6
Runways
15L/33R, 15R/33L
Elevation
2,049 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
Observed Activity · Oct 10
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 02:00Z
2026-10-082026-10-10
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: OERK
  • Name: King Khaled Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 24.9576
  • Longitude: 46.698799
  • Elevation: 2049 ft
  • Country: Saudi Arabia
  • Municipality: Riyadh
  • IATA Code: RUH
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Distance from City: 227.6 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15L/33R

  • Designation: 15L/33R
  • Dimensions: 13796 X 197
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT II (33R), ILS CAT I (15L), RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 15R/33L

  • Designation: 15R/33L
  • Dimensions: 13796 X 197
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I (33L), ILS CAT I (15R), RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.600 MHz
  • Ground: 121.600 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 127.150 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: Yes
  • PPR Contact: GACA Permits; [email protected]
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx SAR 20-40 per tonne
  • Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; then SAR 8-20 per tonne per day
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: SAR
  • Remarks: King Khalid International (Riyadh). Handlers: SGS, NAS, Jet Aviation, Saudi Private Aviation (SPA), NAS Execujet.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Aramco-supplied. Large fuel farm on site.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full CIQ. Landing permit required from GACA. eVisa available for many nationalities.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. 24-hour ops. Multiple parallel runways allow simultaneous operations.

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

A3712/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
DEP TFC TO FLW AD EXP FL280 AND BLW: OEGT, OESK, OERF, OERR, OETR AND OEHL.
2026-10-25 18:15 UTC 2026-10-28 23:59 UTC
W1443/26
warning
Danger area
OED33 ACT.
2026-10-25 05:00 UTC 2026-10-29 12:30 UTC
A3490/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD NOT AVBL AS ALTN AD.
2026-10-24 00:00 UTC 2026-11-01 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at OERK?
The tower frequency at King Khaled Intl is 118.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at OERK?
King Khaled Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does OERK require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for King Khaled Intl (Saudi Arabia). Permit details for Saudi Arabia
Does OERK require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at King Khaled Intl.
Where is OERK located?
King Khaled Intl (OERK) is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
What is the IATA code for OERK?
The IATA code for King Khaled Intl is RUH.
Does OERK have an ILS approach?
Yes, King Khaled Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 15L/33R, 15R/33L.
Is OERK a port of entry?
Yes, King Khaled Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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