KMX Airport Code, King Khalid Air Base
KMX is the IATA airport code for King Khalid Air Base, a regional airport serving Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, OEKM.
What airport is KMX?
KMX is the IATA airport code for King Khalid Air Base, in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia. The same airport has the ICAO code OEKM.
Its ICAO code OEKM begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
| IATA airport code | KMX |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | OEKM |
| Airport | King Khalid Air Base |
| City | Khamis Mushait |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Runways | 2 |
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Where is KMX airport located?
King Khalid Air Base (KMX) is in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia, at coordinates 18.2973, 42.8035.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 18.30° N, 42.80° E. At 6778 ft (2066 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at KMX
It has 2 runways. The longest is 12,467 ft (3.80 km), designated 06/24.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for King Khalid Air Base?
The IATA code for King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait is KMX. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Khamis Mushait?
The 3-letter IATA code for King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait is KMX.
What is the ICAO code for King Khalid Air Base?
The ICAO code for King Khalid Air Base is OEKM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KMX.
What is the difference between KMX and OEKM?
KMX is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OEKM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, King Khalid Air Base.
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