RUH Airport Code, King Khalid International Airport
RUH is the IATA code for King Khalid International Airport, the main international gateway for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Airlines and booking systems use RUH, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OERK. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 24.96° N, 46.70° E.
What is the Riyadh airport code?
The airport code for King Khalid International Airport is RUH. 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 OERK, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 111 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code OERK begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
Where is RUH?
King Khalid International Airport serves Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The runways sit at 2049 ft (625 m) elevation.
Runways at RUH
It has 2 runways. The longest is 13,796 ft (4.21 km), designated 15L/33R.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Riyadh?
The IATA airport code for King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh is RUH. Its ICAO code is OERK.
What is the 3-letter code for Riyadh?
The 3-letter IATA code for King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh is RUH.
What airport is RUH?
RUH is King Khalid International Airport, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
What country is RUH in?
RUH (King Khalid International Airport) is in Saudi Arabia.
Where is RUH airport located?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at coordinates 24.9576, 46.6988.
What is the ICAO code for King Khalid International Airport?
The ICAO code for King Khalid International Airport is OERK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code RUH.
What is the difference between RUH and OERK?
RUH is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OERK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, King Khalid International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
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Popular routes from RUH
Distance and typical flight time from King Khalid International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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