King Salman Air Base
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 13h 32m 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 Salman Air Base
King Salman Air Base is a Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) base located south of Riyadh. It is aimed at relocating RSAF operations from the old Riyadh Air Base to the new site, which was demolished between 2021 and 2022 for Saudi Vision 2030. The air base was officially inaugurated on 9 December, 2025, by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Radio frequencies (6)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ARR | 133.500 MHz |
| ATIS | DEP | 133.600 MHz |
| SMC | SALMAN GROUND | 121.900 MHz |
| SMC | SALMAN GROUND | 262.500 MHz |
| TWR | SALMAN Tower | 118.100 MHz |
| TWR | SALMAN Tower | 341.600 MHz |
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIYADH TMA PART 2 | Class C | TMA | 2500 ft GND | FL195 |
| RIYADH TMA PART 1 | Class C | TMA | 700 ft GND | FL195 |
| RIYADH FINAL APP RWY33 | Class C | TMA | 700 ft GND | 11000 ft MSL |
| OEJD FIR | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Saudi Arabia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from King Salman Air Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is King Salman Air Base located?
King Salman Air Base is medium airport located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
What time zone is King Salman Air Base in?
King Salman Air Base is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at King Salman Air Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at King Salman Air Base is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near King Salman Air Base?
The nearest airport to King Salman Air Base is Khashm Alan Air Base (SA-0057), about 16.9 nm to the ene, followed by Military Airport and King Khalid International Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. King Salman Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.