Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH): Codes, Runways & Location
Prince Sultan Air Base (IATA: AKH · ICAO: OEPS) is a medium-sized airport serving Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia. It lies at 24.0627° N, 47.5805° E, 1651 ft (503 m) above sea level.
Overview of Prince Sultan Air Base
Prince Sultan Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Al Kharj in Saudi Arabia. It is identified by the IATA code AKH and the ICAO code OEPS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Prince Sultan Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 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 1651 ft (503 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 104 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 ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Prince Sultan Air Base
Where is Prince Sultan Air Base located?
Prince Sultan Air Base is located in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Its coordinates are 24.0627° N, 47.5805° E.
What is the airport code for Prince Sultan Air Base?
Prince Sultan Air Base has an IATA code of AKH and an ICAO code of OEPS.
How long is the runway at Prince Sultan Air Base?
Prince Sultan Air Base's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Prince Sultan Air Base have?
Prince Sultan Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Prince Sultan Air Base a major airport?
Prince Sultan Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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