King Khalid Air Base (KMX): Codes, Runways & Location
King Khalid Air Base (IATA: KMX · ICAO: OEKM) is a medium-sized airport serving Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia. It lies at 18.2973° N, 42.8035° E, 6778 ft (2066 m) above sea level.
Overview of King Khalid Air Base
King Khalid Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Khamis Mushait in Saudi Arabia. It is identified by the IATA code KMX and the ICAO code OEKM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
King Khalid Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 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 6778 ft (2066 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Abha International Airport (AHB) about 17 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 ≈ 3,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about King Khalid Air Base
Where is King Khalid Air Base located?
King Khalid Air Base is located in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 18.2973° N, 42.8035° E.
What is the airport code for King Khalid Air Base?
King Khalid Air Base has an IATA code of KMX and an ICAO code of OEKM.
How long is the runway at King Khalid Air Base?
King Khalid Air Base's longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does King Khalid Air Base have?
King Khalid Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is King Khalid Air Base a major airport?
King Khalid Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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