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King Fahd International Airport

IATA DMMICAO OEDF🇸🇦 Ad Dammam
Coordinates
26.4691°N, 49.7982°E
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
SA-04
Time zone
Riyadh(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:56
Sunrise
05:20
Sunset
18:06
Civil dusk
18:29

About 12h 46m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About King Fahd International Airport

King Fahd International Airport, also known as Dammam International Airport or simply Dammam Airport or King Fahd Airport, is the international airport serving Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The airport is located 31 kilometres northwest of downtown Dammam and is named after the former King of Saudi Arabia, Fahd ibn Abdulaziz (1921–2005). The airport serves the entire Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and is one of the four primary international airports in the kingdom.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

OEDF

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16L / 34R13,124 ft / 4,000 m197 ftAspLightedOpen
16R / 34L13,124 ft / 4,000 m197 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DDAMMAM ARR/DEP125.000 MHz
APPDAMMAM APP126.300 MHz
ATIS128.050 MHz
GNDEast121.650 MHz
GNDWest121.750 MHz
TWRTWR124.350 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (48)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DAMMAM TMA PART 2Class CTMA2500 ft GNDFL155
DAMMAM TMA PART 1Class CTMA700 ft GNDFL155
DAMMAM CTRClass CCTRGND2500 ft GND
OEJD FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Saudi Arabia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: N (from about 0°), on 16% of observations, averaging 12 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan72%5 ft
Feb76%332 ft
Mar75%874 ft
Apr79%1,581 ft
May81%2,368 ft
Jun81%3,065 ft
Jul81%3,325 ft
Aug76%3,147 ft
Sep81%2,598 ft
Oct76%1,809 ft
Nov82%985 ft
Dec71%309 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~53,325 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from King Fahd International Airport.

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🇸🇦 More airports in Saudi Arabia📘 Flying in Saudi Arabia: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for King Fahd International Airport?

The ICAO code for King Fahd International Airport is OEDF, and its IATA code is DMM.

Where is King Fahd International Airport located?

King Fahd International Airport is large airport located in Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia, at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m).

How many runways does King Fahd International Airport have?

King Fahd International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 13,124 ft / 4,000 m.

Which airlines fly to King Fahd International Airport?

Airlines historically serving King Fahd International Airport include Air Arabia, Air Arabia Egypt, Air France, Air India Express, Air India Limited, Airlines Of Tasmania, among 32 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from King Fahd International Airport?

Historical data lists 48 nonstop destinations from King Fahd International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is King Fahd International Airport in?

King Fahd International Airport is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at King Fahd International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at King Fahd International Airport is approximately 3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near King Fahd International Airport?

The nearest airport to King Fahd International Airport is Ras Tanura Airport (OERT), about 19.7 nm to the ne, followed by King Abdulaziz Air Base and King Abdulaziz Naval Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. King Fahd International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.