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Ali Al Salem Air Base (OKAS) — Al Damaikhi, Kuwait

Ali Al Salem Air Base (OKAS) serves Al Damaikhi, Kuwait. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (12L/30R, 12R/30L). Field elevation is 472 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
Observed Activity · Sep 8
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z
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: OKAS
  • Name: Ali Al Salem Air Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 29.344631
  • Longitude: 47.511215
  • Elevation: 472 ft
  • Country: Kuwait
  • Municipality: Al Damaikhi
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12L/30R

  • Designation: 12L/30R
  • Dimensions: 2989x40m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12R/30L

  • Designation: 12R/30L
  • Dimensions: 2989x45m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 12R 108.1, ILS 30L 108.9
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.000 MHz
  • Ground: 25.010 MHz
  • Operations: 128.300 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 128.300 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: 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

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Kuwait Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 2d
  • Overflight Permit: Conditional
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 48 hours before departure
  • Landing Lead Time: Minimum 48 hours; non-traffic stops application to DGCA
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require overflight and landing permits with 48-hour lead time.

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Active NOTAMs

V0240/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT RNAV (GPS) RWY 30L AMDT 1 STRAIGHT-IN MINIMA CHG DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OBS: [LNAV MDA*] CAT A: 920-1200M 448 (500-1200M), CAT B: 960-1200M 488 (500-1200M), CAT CDE: 960-2100M 488 (500-2100M). *WHEN ALS INOP INCREASE CAT AB VIS TO 1600M;…
2026-08-05 15:15:54 Until further notice
V0239/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT VORTAC RWY 30R AMDT 7 MINIMA CHG DUE TO CONTROLLING OBSTACLE. S-TAC 30R - CAT ABCDE: 990-1600M 518 (600-1600M) *WHEN ALS INOP, INCREASE VIS TO 2400M.
2026-08-05 15:10:45 Until further notice
V0238/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT ILS OR LOC RWY 30L AMDT 2 STRAIGHT-IN MINIMA CHG DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OBS: [S-LOC 30L**] CAT ABCDE: 840-1500M 368 (400-1500M). **WHEN ALS INOP INCREASE VIS TO 1700M.
2026-08-05 15:10:44 Until further notice

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at OKAS?
The tower frequency at Ali Al Salem Air Base is 118 MHz.
Does OKAS require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Ali Al Salem Air Base (Kuwait).
Where is OKAS located?
Ali Al Salem Air Base (OKAS) is located in Al Damaikhi, Kuwait.
How long is the runway at OKAS?
The main runway at Ali Al Salem Air Base (12L/30R) measures 2989x40m.
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