Airport code
RUH — King Khaled International Airport
RUH is the IATA code for King Khaled International Airport, an airport serving Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Its ICAO code is OERK, and it operates in the Asia/Riyadh time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 24.9576, 46.6988 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2049 ft (625 m).
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About King Khaled International Airport
King Khalid International Airport is an international airport located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This airport consists of four passenger terminals with eight aero-bridges each, a mosque, and parking facilities for 11,600 vehicles. It includes a "Royal Terminal" designated for use by government officials, state guests, and the Saudi royal family. The airport has one of the world's tallest air traffic control towers, and two parallel runways, each 4,260 metres (13,980 ft) in length. It is one of the busiest airports in the Middle East.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | RUH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OERK |
| Airport name | King Khaled International Airport |
| City | Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 24.9576 |
| Longitude | 46.6988 |
| Elevation | 2049 ft (625 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 13,796 ft (4,205 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for King Khaled International Airport?
The IATA code for King Khaled International Airport is RUH.
What is the ICAO code for King Khaled International Airport?
The ICAO code for King Khaled International Airport is OERK.
Where is RUH airport located?
King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
What time zone is RUH in?
King Khaled International Airport operates in the Asia/Riyadh time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to RUH?
The nearest airport to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is Al Ahsa Airport (HOF) in Hofuf, about 283 km away.
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