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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 ICAOAirport NameAirport CoordinatesAirport RunwaysAirport Elevation
OEDFKing Fahd International Airport26.4712°N, 49.7979°E34L/16R & 34R/16L72 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.

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

RunwayDimensions (m)True BearingElevationSlope
34L4000 x 60344.4659+0.007%
16R4000 x 60164.4551+0.127%
34R4000 x 60344.4775+0.041%
16L4000 x 60164.4662+0.212%

1.1.2 Declared Distances

RunwayTORA (M)TODA (M)ASDA (M)LDA (M)
34L4000400041204000
16R4000400041204000
34R4000400041204000
16L4000400041204000

1.2 Air Traffic Services

King Fahd International Airport (OEDF) is a fully controlled airport.

1.2.1 Airspaces

Airspace TypeAirspaceClassVertical LimitsController(s)
Control ZoneDammam CTRCSFC - 2500ftAIR 1, AIR 2
Terminal Maneuvering AreaDammam TMA Part 1C700ft - FL155APP 1, APP L
Terminal Maneuvering AreaDammam TMA Part 2C2500ft - FL155APP 1, APP L
Control AreaDammam CTAAFL155 - FL245APP 1

1.2.2 ATS Callsigns

Radio CallsignLogon CallsignAbbreviationFrequency (MHz)
Dammam ATISOEDF_ATISATIS128.050
Dammam GroundOEDF_1_GNDGMC 1121.750
Dammam GroundOEDF_2_GNDGMC 2121.850
Dammam TowerOEDF_1_TWRAIR 1124.350
Dammam TowerOEDF_2_TWRAIR 2118.200
Dammam ApproachOEDF_APPAPP 1126.300
Dammam ApproachOEDF_L_APPAPP L126.100

SOPs Ammendment Record

SOP TypeRevisionChangesPrepared ByRevised and Approved By
Delivery [DEL]01/2024Initial ReleaseIsmail Hassan - ACCSA1Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1
Ground [GND]01/2024Initial Incompleted ReleaseIsmail Hassan - ACCSA1Ismail Hassan - ACCSA1
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