King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) is located in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province Dhahran about 7 kilometres southeast of the Saudi Aramco Dhahran camp. The commander of the airbase is Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
This airport facility was built by the United States Air Force. It was then known as Dhahran Airfield. Between 1962 and 1999, it also served as a commercial facility earning itself the recognition of the busiest airports in the country.
Quick Guide on King Abdulaziz Air Base Airport
The following table is an overview of DHA Airport indicated below:
Airport | King Abdulaziz Air Base |
Airport Type | Military |
Owner | Royal Saudi Air Force |
Built In (Year) | 1961 |
King Abdulaziz Air Base Code | DHA |
King Abdulaziz Air Base Terminals | Single Terminal |
King Abdulaziz Air Base Airport Runway | 3 |
King Abdulaziz Air Base Airport Coordinates | 26°15′45.2″N 50°09′11.0″E |
King Abdulaziz Air Base Address | King Saud Road, Dhahran Saudi Arabia |
Contact Number | +966127644444 |
Elevation | 746 ft (227 m) |
King Abdulaziz Air Base Airport Code
King Abdulaziz Air Base Code is DHA. It got its IATA code DHA from its location in Dhahran Saudi Arabia. This airport is also known as Dhahran Air Base.
IATA CODE | DHA |
ICAO CODE | OEDR |
FAA CODE | N/A |
WORLD AREA CODE | 670 |
COUNTRY CODE | SAU |
IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | DHA |
King Abdulaziz Air Base Map
The King Abdulaziz Air Base Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
King Abdulaziz Air Base Terminal
King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) terminal features a single terminal building. This terminal is regarded as one of the best architectural wonders of the country. It was designed by Minoru Yamasaki who designed the original World Trade Center in New York.
King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) is connected to the city centre by all modes of transport.
King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA)
King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) has three runways:
Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
16R-34L | 12,008 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
16L-34R | 11,811 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |