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OEDR

King Abdulaziz Air Base · Dhahran

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
84 ft / 26 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for King Abdulaziz Air Base (OEDR), located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 84 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
King Abdulaziz Air Base
ICAO / IATA
OEDR / DHA
Municipality
Dhahran
Country
Region
SA-04 — Ash Sharqiyah Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
84 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16R / 34L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,008 ft / 3,660 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165° / 345°
RWY 16R (165°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34L (345°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16L / 34R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,811 ft / 3,600 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 165° / 345°
RWY 16L (165°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34R (345°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ACP AMC OPS
127.90 MHz
APP APP
125.40 MHz
ATIS ATIS
117.20 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
126.30 MHz
GND GND
121.60 MHz
MISC ACC SOF
28.03 MHz
OPS ACC OPS
30.16 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
25.99 MHz
POST HOTEL 1
913.00 MHz
TWR TWR
118.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OEDF
King Fahd International Airport
42 km / 23 nm
OBBIILS
Bahrain International Airport
48 km / 26 nm
OERT
Ras Tanura Airport
52 km / 28 nm
OBBS
Sheik Isa Air Base
58 km / 32 nm
OEJB
Jubail Airport
114 km / 61 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026