King Khalid Air Base (IATA: KMX, ICAO: OEKM) serves Khamis Mushait, SA.
King Khalid Air Base (IATA: KMX, ICAO: OEKM) is a military airbase operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) near Khamis Mushait in Saudi Arabia's 'Asir Region,. The base was built in 1960 by the Dutch company Ballast Nedam for BAE, with further construction through the 1970s and 1980s,.
Notable Features & History:
- Runways: The airbase features multiple runways. One has dimensions of 3800 x 45 meters (12,467 x 148 feet) with a concrete and asphalt surface, designated as Runways 14/32,. Another runway, also 3800 x 45 meters, is designated 06/24,.
- Air Traffic Control: The base provides 24-hour air traffic control services, including Tower (119.300 MHz), Ground Control (127.700 MHz), and ATIS (376.600 MHz),.
- Gulf War Operations: During the 1991 Gulf War, the base was used by USAF F-117 stealth fighters and RAF Vickers VC10 tankers,. The RSAF also operated Tornado GR1 and GR1a reconnaissance aircraft from the base,.
- Aircraft Facilities: It has service facilities for McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle aircraft,.
Current Status: King Khalid Air Base is currently active and is operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force, hosting RSAF Wing 5,. Units stationed there include squadrons operating F-15SA Strike Eagles, Eurocopter AS532M Cougars, Bell 412EP, AB212, and CH-4B aircraft,. It is designated for military use only.
*Sources researched: aimss.sans.com.sa, en.wikipedia.org, globalmilitary.net, skyvector.com, ourairports.com*
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Where is King Khalid Air Base located?
King Khalid Air Base is located in Khamis Mushait, SA, at an elevation of 6778 ft. Its IATA code is KMX and ICAO code is OEKM.