Dammam King Fahd International Airport

Sep 29, 2016

History of Dammam King Fahd International Airport

Dammam King Fahd International airport served as a base for US Airforce A-10 fleet and also the 101st Airborne unit during the first Gulf War. The commercialization of the Airport was not allowed until 1999 when all the Airlines moved its fleet to King Fahd airport from Dharan International Airport. Dammam city connects to Bahrain via a bridge where the nightlife attracts the young Saudi population during the weekends.

Dammam King Fahd International Airport Terminals

Dammam King Fahd International Airport has one terminal with six floors, and a Royal Terminal for the use of the Royal Family. General aviation services like parking, jet fuel, maintenance, and catering are provided by Saudi Private Aviation FBO located northeast of the field at the end of the runway 16 L.

Dammam King Fahd International Airport Map

Information and Restrictions Dammam King Fahd International Airport

OEDF is the ICAO code
 

Lat/Long

 

N26-28.3/E049-47.9

Longest Hard Surface Runway (ft)

 

13140 x 195, 16L/34R

Elevation (ft)

 

72

Runway Surface

 

Asphalt

Fuel Available

 

JET-A ONLY AVGAS

 
Current UTC

 

8:47:11 AM (+3.00)

Local Standard Time

 

12:47:11 PM

For private jet charter to or from Dammam King, Fahd International Airport call Icarus Jet on +1-888-277-7203 (24 Hours) or contact us Online.

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