King Khalid International Airport
OERK / RUH
Runways, frequencies and reference data for King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh. Free to read; the full diagram, charts and AIP text are in the Choppy app.
- ICAO
- OERK
- IATA
- RUH
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Reference point
- 24°57'46.0"N 46°42'29.0"E
- Elevation
- 2,053 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 3.0° E
- Hours
- H24
- Runways
- 2
- Sunrise · Sunset (UTC, today)
- — · —
- Civil twilight (UTC, today)
- — · —
Airport diagram
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Headings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 4,205 m (13,796 ft) | 60 m | ASPHALT | 15L 150° T33R 330° T |
| 15R/33L | 4,205 m (13,796 ft) | 60 m | ASPHALT | 15R 150° T33L 330° T |
Frequencies
| Service | Callsign | Frequency | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | RIYADH CONTROL | 124.1 MHz | — |
| APP | RIYADH CONTROL | 126 MHz | — |
| APP | RIYADH CONTROL | 128.5 MHz | — |
| APP | UHF RIYADH APPROACH | 120 MHz | — |
| APP | UHF RIYADH APPROACH | 120.6 MHz | — |
| APP | UHF RIYADH APPROACH | 119.75 MHz | — |
| APP | UHF RIYADH APPROACH | 120.45 MHz | — |
| APP | RIYADH MILITARY APPROACH | 125.6 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 118.6 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 118.8 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 118.3 MHz | — |
| TWR | — | 121.5 MHz | — |
| DEL | SMC CLEARANCE DELIVERY | 121.7 MHz | — |
| GND | KING KHALED GROUND | 121.6 MHz | — |
Operational hours
From AIP AD 2.3. Times are as published (usually UTC, with local time in brackets where the AIP gives it).
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| AD administration | H24 |
| Customs and immigration | H24 |
| Health and sanitation | H24 |
| AIS briefing office | H24 |
| ATS reporting office (ARO) | H24 |
| MET briefing office | H24 |
| ATS | H24 |
| Fuelling | H24 |
| Handling | H24 |
| Security | H24 |
| De-icing | NIL |
Everything else about OERK is in the app
- 95 official charts (ADC, AOC, APDC, GMC, IAC, SID), opened in-app
- Full AIP AD 2 text for OERK: hours, handling, fuel, remarks
- Zoomable airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points
- Offline country packs, updated every AIRAC cycle
- Your flights at OERK: every landing here in your logbook, with currency computed automatically
Choppy is a pilot logbook first: the first 100 flights are free, and Pro unlocks charts, diagrams and packs for $2.99/month or $24.99/year.
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Frequently asked
How many runways does King Khalid International Airport (OERK) have?
OERK has 2 runways: 15L/33R, 15R/33L. The longest, 15L/33R, 4,205 m (13,796 ft).
What is the elevation of OERK?
The aerodrome elevation of King Khalid International Airport is 2,053 ft.
What is the tower frequency at OERK?
King Khalid International Airport tower is on 118.6 MHz. Always confirm frequencies against the current AIP or ATIS.
Where can I get the OERK airport diagram and charts?
The Choppy pilot logbook app shows a zoomable OERK airport diagram with taxiways, stands and holding points, and opens the 95 official charts published in the AIP. Diagrams, charts and offline packs are part of Choppy Pro.
Reference only, not for operational use. Verify every figure against the current AIP, NOTAMs and ATIS before flight.