International hub · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

King Khaled Intl

OERKRUH
Elevation
2,049 ft
Coordinates
24°57′N 46°42′E
Local time
Asia/Riyadh

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Field information

OERK runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

King Khaled Intl (OERK/RUH) has 2 runways; the longest, 15L/33R, is 13,796 ft (4,205 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at OERK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Riyadh

  • Country

    Saudi Arabia

    SA

  • Municipality

    Riyadh

  • Elevation

    2,049 ft

  • Position

    24.9576, 46.6988

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot required

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · OERK

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
15L/33R13,796 ft (4,205 m)197 ftasphaltLighted
15R/33L13,796 ft (4,205 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OERK.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at King Khaled Intl (OERK / RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OERK is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at OERK

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Saudi Arabia

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Saudi Arabia. Applicable permit lead times for Saudi Arabia are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Saudi Arabia are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at OERK

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at OERK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OERK

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OERK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OERK

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OERK: 24° 57′ 27″ N 46° 41′ 56″ E; elevation 2049 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Riyadh

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Riyadh. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OERK.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OERK

    Support for freighter operations into OERK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where OERK sits in the network

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Operating into OERK?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at King Khaled Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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