King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA): Codes, Runways & Location
King Abdulaziz Air Base (IATA: DHA · ICAO: OEDR) is a large airport serving Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. It lies at 26.2654° N, 50.1520° E, 84 ft (26 m) above sea level.
Overview of King Abdulaziz Air Base
King Abdulaziz Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Dhahran in Saudi Arabia. It is identified by the IATA code DHA and the ICAO code OEDR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
King Abdulaziz Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3660 m (12008 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 84 ft (26 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being King Fahd International Airport (DMM) about 42 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 ≈ 3,660 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about King Abdulaziz Air Base
Where is King Abdulaziz Air Base located?
King Abdulaziz Air Base is located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 26.2654° N, 50.1520° E.
What is the airport code for King Abdulaziz Air Base?
King Abdulaziz Air Base has an IATA code of DHA and an ICAO code of OEDR.
How long is the runway at King Abdulaziz Air Base?
King Abdulaziz Air Base's longest runway is about 3660 m (12008 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does King Abdulaziz Air Base have?
King Abdulaziz Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is King Abdulaziz Air Base a major airport?
King Abdulaziz Air Base is classified as a large airport.
About this data
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