Ali Al Salem Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Ali Al Salem Air Base (ICAO: OKAS) is a medium-sized airport serving Al Damaikhi, Kuwait. It lies at 29.3469° N, 47.5201° E, 472 ft (144 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ali Al Salem Air Base
Ali Al Salem Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Al Damaikhi in Kuwait. It is identified by the ICAO code OKAS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ali Al Salem Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2989 m (9805 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 472 ft (144 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kuwait International Airport (KWI) about 46 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,989 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ali Al Salem Air Base
Where is Ali Al Salem Air Base located?
Ali Al Salem Air Base is located in Al Damaikhi, Kuwait. Its coordinates are 29.3469° N, 47.5201° E.
What is the airport code for Ali Al Salem Air Base?
Ali Al Salem Air Base has an ICAO code of OKAS.
How long is the runway at Ali Al Salem Air Base?
Ali Al Salem Air Base's longest runway is about 2989 m (9805 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Ali Al Salem Air Base have?
Ali Al Salem Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ali Al Salem Air Base a major airport?
Ali Al Salem Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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