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SA-0053

Dirab Air Base · Riyadh

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
0 ft / —
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Dirab Air Base (SA-0053), located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 0 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
Dirab Air Base
ICAO / IATA
SA-0053 / —
Municipality
Riyadh
Country
Region
SA-01 — Riyadh Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
0 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17CH / 35CH
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft / —
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: —
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 17CH
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35CH
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17H / 35H
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft / —
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: —
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 17H
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35H
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17LH / 35RH
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft / —
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: —
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 17LH
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35RH
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17RH / 35LH
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft / —
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: —
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 17RH
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35LH
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

SA-0094
King Salman Air Base
9 km / 5 nm
OERKILS
King Khalid International Airport
55 km / 30 nm
OEPS
Prince Sultan Air Base
112 km / 61 nm
OEDM
King Salman Abdulaziz Airport
248 km / 134 nm
OEAH
Al-Ahsa International Airport
307 km / 166 nm

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