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King Khalid International Airport
King Khalid International Airport (IATA RUH · ICAO OERK) is a large airport in Riyadh, SA-01, SA with scheduled passenger service.
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King Khalid International Airport (IATA RUH · ICAO OERK) is a large airport in Riyadh, SA-01, SA with scheduled passenger service. Reference data lists 2 open runways (longest 13,796 ft). Elevation 2,049 ft. Nearest FlightLogic-rated guide: Hamad International Airport (308 miles, score 9.2/10).
- Codes
- IATA RUH · ICAO OERK
- City / municipality
- Riyadh
- Region (ISO)
- SA-01
- Country (ISO)
- SA
- Facility type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 2,049 ft
- Runways
- 2 open · longest 13,796 ft (ASP)
- Scheduled service
- Yes — scheduled passenger flights
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About King Khalid International Airport
King Khalid International Airport is catalogued as a large airport serving Riyadh, SA-01, SA. Scheduled passenger flights are recorded in the public-domain OurAirports dataset that powers this profile. It lists 2 open runways, the longest about 13,796 ft (ASP). Field elevation is 2,049 ft.
The nearest FlightLogic-rated airport guide is Hamad International Airport (308 miles, score 9.2/10) — use that page for terminals, lounges, Wi-Fi and ground transport detail while this directory entry covers codes, location and runway facts.
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Frequently asked questions
Does King Khalid International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes. OurAirports marks King Khalid International Airport (IATA RUH · ICAO OERK) as having scheduled passenger service — it is included in FlightLogic's commercial airport directory.
Where is King Khalid International Airport?
King Khalid International Airport is listed in Riyadh, SA-01, SA at approximately 24.96, 46.70. Use FlightLogic's airports-near-me tool to compare distance from your location.
What is the IATA code for King Khalid International Airport?
The IATA code is RUH; the ICAO code is OERK. Travellers and booking tools usually search by the three-letter IATA code.
Which FlightLogic-rated airport is closest to King Khalid International Airport?
Hamad International Airport (DOH) is about 308 miles away and scores 9.2/10 on FlightLogic — see /airports/hamad/ for terminals, lounges and ground transport.
How do I find hotels near Riyadh?
Search stays near Riyadh via FlightLogic's hotel handoff (Booking.com) from the travel essentials section on this page, or browse /hotels/airport/ for curated airport hotels at major hubs.
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Location
Coordinates 24.96, 46.70 · Open in OpenStreetMap · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Reference data: OurAirports (ourairports.com) — public domain data. FlightLogic hosts the commercial scheduled subset only. Codes, runway and location data are community-maintained; always confirm operational details with the airport or your airline before travel. More about this data.