KMX Airport Code, King Khalid Air Base
KMX is the IATA code for King Khalid Air Base, a regional airport serving Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia. Airlines and booking systems use KMX, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OEKM. At 6778 ft (2066 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Khamis Mushait airport code?
The airport code for King Khalid Air Base is KMX. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code OEKM, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code OEKM begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
Where is KMX?
King Khalid Air Base serves Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia. 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 airport code for Khamis Mushait?
The IATA airport code for King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait is KMX. Its ICAO code is OEKM.
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 airport is KMX?
KMX is King Khalid Air Base, located in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia.
What country is KMX in?
KMX (King Khalid Air Base) is in Saudi Arabia.
Where is KMX airport located?
King Khalid Air Base (KMX) is in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia, at coordinates 18.2973, 42.8035.
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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