General Information
King Fahd International Airport (OEDF) is the largest airport in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and serves as a vital transportation hub. Located in Dammam, OEDF boasts modern facilities, including multiple terminals for domestic and international flights. It is a major hub for Saudi Arabian Airlines and offers connections to various destinations worldwide.
1. Aerodrome Details
| Airport ICAO | Airport Name | Airport Coordinates | Airport Runways | Airport Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEDF | King Fahd International Airport | 26.4712°N, 49.7979°E | 34L/16R & 34R/16L | 72 feat AMSL |
1.1 Runways
King Fahd International Airport (OEDF) has 2 runways, 34L/16R and 34R/16L.
Runway 34R/16L is commonly used by both commercial and private aviation. Specifically, it is known to be utilized by private aviation operators and Saudi Aramco. The availability of this runway caters to the needs of private aircraft and supports the operations of Aramco, contributing to the overall aviation activities at OEDF.
::::info Fun Fact Saudi Aramco is the state-owned oil company of Saudi Arabia, which conducts its main operations in Dammam, strategically situated near Abqaiq, home to the country's largest oil reserve. ::::
1.1.1 Runway Characteristics
| Runway | Dimensions (m) | True Bearing | Elevation | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34L | 4000 x 60 | 344.46 | 59 | +0.007% |
| 16R | 4000 x 60 | 164.45 | 51 | +0.127% |
| 34R | 4000 x 60 | 344.47 | 75 | +0.041% |
| 16L | 4000 x 60 | 164.46 | 62 | +0.212% |
1.1.2 Declared Distances
| Runway | TORA (M) | TODA (M) | ASDA (M) | LDA (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34L | 4000 | 4000 | 4120 | 4000 |
| 16R | 4000 | 4000 | 4120 | 4000 |
| 34R | 4000 | 4000 | 4120 | 4000 |
| 16L | 4000 | 4000 | 4120 | 4000 |
1.2 Air Traffic Services
King Fahd International Airport (OEDF) is a fully controlled airport.
1.2.1 Airspaces
| Airspace Type | Airspace | Class | Vertical Limits | Controller(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Zone | Dammam CTR | C | SFC - 2500ft | AIR 1, AIR 2 |
| Terminal Maneuvering Area | Dammam TMA Part 1 | C | 700ft - FL155 | APP 1, APP L |
| Terminal Maneuvering Area | Dammam TMA Part 2 | C | 2500ft - FL155 | APP 1, APP L |
| Control Area | Dammam CTA | A | FL155 - FL245 | APP 1 |
1.2.2 ATS Callsigns
| Radio Callsign | Logon Callsign | Abbreviation | Frequency (MHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam ATIS | OEDF_ATIS | ATIS | 128.050 |
| Dammam Ground | OEDF_1_GND | GMC 1 | 121.750 |
| Dammam Ground | OEDF_2_GND | GMC 2 | 121.850 |
| Dammam Tower | OEDF_1_TWR | AIR 1 | 124.350 |
| Dammam Tower | OEDF_2_TWR | AIR 2 | 118.200 |
| Dammam Approach | OEDF_APP | APP 1 | 126.300 |
| Dammam Approach | OEDF_L_APP | APP L | 126.100 |
SOPs Ammendment Record
| SOP Type | Revision | Changes | Prepared By | Revised and Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery [DEL] | 01/2024 | Initial Release | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 |
| Ground [GND] | 01/2024 | Initial Incompleted Release | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 | Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1 |
| Tower [TWR] | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Approach [APP] | -- | -- | -- | -- |