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OEKM
King Khalid Air Base · Khamis Mushait
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6,778 ft / 2,066 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for King Khalid Air Base (OEKM), located in Khamis Mushait, 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 6,778 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
King Khalid Air Base
ICAO / IATA
OEKM / KMX
Municipality
Khamis Mushait
Country
Region
SA-14 — Asir Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
6,778 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,467 ft / 3,800 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 60.2° / 240.2°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 60.2° / 240.2°
RWY 06 (60.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (240.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14 / 32
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,467 ft / 3,800 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140.9° / 320.9°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 140.9° / 320.9°
RWY 14 (140.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (320.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
130.50 MHz
DEP DEP
125.80 MHz
GND GND
127.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026