King Khalid International Airport (RUH): Codes, Runways & Location
King Khalid International Airport (IATA: RUH · ICAO: OERK) is a large airport serving Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It lies at 24.9576° N, 46.6988° E, 2049 ft (625 m) above sea level.
Overview of King Khalid International Airport
King Khalid International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. It is identified by the IATA code RUH and the ICAO code OERK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
King Khalid International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4205 m (13796 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 2049 ft (625 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being King Salman Air Base about 55 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 ≈ 4,205 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about King Khalid International Airport
Where is King Khalid International Airport located?
King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 24.9576° N, 46.6988° E.
What is the airport code for King Khalid International Airport?
King Khalid International Airport has an IATA code of RUH and an ICAO code of OERK.
How long is the runway at King Khalid International Airport?
King Khalid International Airport's longest runway is about 4205 m (13796 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does King Khalid International Airport have?
King Khalid International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is King Khalid International Airport a major airport?
King Khalid International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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