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OBKH
Sakhir Air Base · Zallaq
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
49 ft / 15 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 10,499 ft · ASPHUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sakhir Air Base (OBKH), located in Zallaq, Bahrain. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 49 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Sakhir Air Base
ICAO / IATA
OBKH / —
Municipality
Zallaq
Country
Region
BH-14 — Southern Governorate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
49 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 10,499 ft / 3,200 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 17
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026