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Heliport

Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport

ICAO OKNB🇰🇼 Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base
Coordinates
28.8645°N, 48.2728°E
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
KW-AH
Time zone
Kuwait(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:00
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
18:14
Civil dusk
18:38

About 12h 50m 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 Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport

Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport

The Kuwait Navy Force, is the sea-based component of the Kuwait Armed Forces. The headquarters and sole naval base is Mohammed Al-Ahmad Kuwait Naval Base. The Kuwait Naval Force consists of over 2,200 officers and enlisted personnel, excluding about 500 coast guard personnel. The Coast Guard, a Border Security Directorate of the Kuwait Ministry of Interior.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

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Runways (0)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport?

The ICAO code for Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport is OKNB.

Where is Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport located?

Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport is heliport located in Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base, Kuwait, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).

What time zone is Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport in?

Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport is in the Asia/Kuwait time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport?

The nearest airport to Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport is Skydive Kuwait Airport (KW-0016), about 15.7 nm to the s, followed by Kuwait Air Sports Committee Airport and Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ras al-Qulayah Naval Base Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.