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OERK

King Khalid International Airport · Riyadh

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,049 ft / 625 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for King Khalid International Airport (OERK), located in Riyadh, 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 2,049 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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 Khalid International Airport
ICAO / IATA
OERK / RUH
Municipality
Riyadh
Country
Region
SA-01 — Riyadh Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
2,049 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15L / 33R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,796 ft / 4,205 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 150° / 330°
RWY 15L (150°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: IRK | CRS: 155°
RWY 33R (330°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: IRX | CRS: 335°
Runway 15R / 33L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,796 ft / 4,205 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 150° / 330°
RWY 15R (150°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33L (330°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP RIYADH APP
120.00 MHz
ATIS ATIS
127.15 MHz
Ctrl
126.00 MHz
GND GND
121.60 MHz
TWR TWR
118.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

SA-0094
King Salman Air Base
55 km / 30 nm
OEPS
Prince Sultan Air Base
134 km / 72 nm
OEDM
King Salman Abdulaziz Airport
266 km / 144 nm
OEAH
Al-Ahsa International Airport
283 km / 153 nm
OEGS
Gassim Airport
329 km / 178 nm

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