KMC · OEKK · King Khaled Military City Airport

King Khaled Military City Airport (KMC)

King Khaled Military City, Saudi Arabia · medium airport · 27.901° 45.528° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeKMC
ICAO CodeOEKK
Typemedium airport
NameKing Khaled Military City Airport
MunicipalityKing Khaled Military City
CountrySaudi Arabia
ContinentAS
Latitude27.901° N
Longitude45.528° E
Elevation1352 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySaudi Arabia
ISO Code
RegionKing Khaled Military City
Continent CodeAS
IANA TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+3
DST OffsetUTC+3
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – March
Pleasant temperatures, avoids extreme summer heat
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✈ Airlines Serving KMC

SQ — Singapore AirlinesCX — Cathay PacificEK — EmiratesQR — Qatar AirwaysEY — Etihad AirwaysNH — ANAJL — Japan AirlinesCA — Air ChinaTG — Thai Airways

🌡 Climate — Temperate (27.9°N)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

King Khaled Military City Airport (KMC/OEKK) is a military airbase serving King Khaled Military City in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. It primarily supports military operations and occasional civilian charter flights related to the surrounding garrison community. The airport features a single runway and operates within a restricted-access military compound.

💡 Local Tip
If you have business at the military city, coordinate your arrival through your sponsoring military unit in advance, as base entry requires specific documentation and can take time to process at the gate.
🚖 Getting There

Access to King Khaled Military City Airport requires prior military authorization, and transportation is typically arranged through the military base's logistics office. Personal vehicles are generally not permitted on base without proper clearance credentials. Visitors to the area usually fly into Hafar Al-Batin Airport and arrange ground transport from there.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is King Khaled Military City Airport open to civilian passengers?
A: No, the airport primarily serves military purposes and is not generally open to commercial civilian traffic.

Q: What facilities are available at KMC airport?
A: As a military installation, the airport offers standard aviation services including refueling, air traffic control, and emergency response, but lacks typical commercial passenger amenities.

Q: How far is the airport from the nearest major city?
A: The airport is located within King Khaled Military City, approximately 60 km west of Hafar Al-Batin.

Q: Are there any commercial airlines operating from KMC?
A: No scheduled commercial airlines operate from this airport; it is reserved for military and government use.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 29, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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